Air Conditioners
This item is banned from disposal in the trash in Vermont by state law and requires special recycling, which is separate from curbside, or blue-bin, recycling.
Disposal Options
Air conditioners are accepted year-round at the District Transfer Station, where they are processed to remove hazardous materials. Once processed, these units are recycled.
Have an air conditioner or other CFC-containing appliance that’s too big to remove from your location? Call a local appliance repair company or HVAC (air conditioning) service company. They may be able to remove the CFC for you so that a hauler can cut up the appliance for removal. Do not attempt to remove CFC yourself. CFC is toxic, and is subject to specific removal regulations.
Cost
Appliances with CFCs
- Refrigerator, freezer, window A/C, water fountain, vending machine, dehumidifier: $15 each
- Commercial-Grade A/C units & outdoor residential A/C units: At cost
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