Abstract
Refrigerator recycling programs are designed to save energy by removing operable, albeit less efficient, refrigerators from service. By offering free pickup, providing incentives, and disseminating information about the operating cost of less efficient refrigerators, these programs are designed to encourage consumers to: - Limit the use of secondary refrigerators -Relinquish refrigerators previously used as primary units when they are replaced (rather than keeping the existing refrigerator as a secondary unit) -Prevent the continued use of less efficient refrigerators in another household through a direct transfer (giving it away or selling it) or indirect transfer (resale on the used appliance market). Commonly implemented by third-party contractors (who collect and decommission participating appliances), these programs generate energy savings through the retirement of inefficient appliances. The decommissioning process captures environmentally harmful refrigerants and foam, and enables recycling of the plastic, metal, and wiring components.
Original language | American English |
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Number of pages | 37 |
State | Published - 2017 |
Bibliographical note
Work performed by Cadmus, Portland Oregon and Cadeo, Portland, OregonNREL Publication Number
- NREL/SR-7A40-68563
Keywords
- direct transfer
- indirect transfer
- providing incentives
- refrigerator recycling
- third-part contractors