Refrigerator and Freezer Recycling Program
The One-in-a-Million
Sweepstakes
SCE customers made conservation history and
recycled a million old refrigerators and freezers. To commemorate
this milestone, we’re having a sweepstakes: Enter for a chance
to win a new ENERGY STAR®-qualified refrigerator.
SCE Will Give You $35 and Haul Away Your Old Refrigerator or Freezer – Free!
You may qualify if…
- You are an SCE customer
- The appliance is located at your SCE service address
- The appliance is in working condition at the time of pick up
- The refrigerator or freezer is 10 to 32 cubic feet in size
Why Recycle Your Old Refrigerator or Freezer?
- You will get $35 for your outdated, inefficient working appliance
- Your old appliance will be hauled away – free!
- You may save up to $180 per year on your energy bill* by switching to a new, energy efficient model or disposing of a spare.
Did You Know? Facts About Older Refrigerators and Freezers
- Older refrigerators and freezers use twice as much electricity as newer models.
- Purchasing a new, energy-efficient model will lead to ongoing cost savings on electric bills.
- California law prohibits dumping refrigerators and freezers in landfills.
- Disposing of an old refrigerator or freezer can cost more money than you think. When you recycle, it's hauled away free.
What Happens to My Old Refrigerator?
Old appliances are carefully dismantled at recycling centers. The focus is on recycling in an environmentally safe manner.
Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) refrigerants, mercury, polyurethane foam insulation with CFC 11, glass, and oil are removed, leaving other materials such as metals and plastics that can be recycled for new uses.
Contact Us
For more information about participating in the Refrigerator and Freezer Recycling Program, contact us at
1-800-234-9722
Monday - Friday, 7a.m. to 6p.m.
Saturday, 7a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Hearing Impaired:
1-800-352-8580 (TDD line)
Weekdays: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Our Recycling Partners
ARCA and JACO Environmental are approved contractors for Southern California Edison providing services for this program. The Refrigerator and Freezer Recycling program is offered on a first-come, first-served basis and is effective until funding is expended or the program is discontinued by the California Public Utilities Commission. This program is funded by California utility customers and administered by Southern California Edison under the auspices of the California Public Utilities Commission.
The Legal Stuff
This pickup and recycle program is available to SCE customers only. Refrigerators or freezers must be in working order, between 10 and 32 cubic feet and located at a valid SCE billing address within the SCE service territory. Pickup is limited to two refrigerators or freezers per household or location, per year. This program is funded by California ratepayers and administered by SCE under the auspices of the California Public Utilities Commission. Customers are not obligated to purchase any full fee service or other services not funded by this program. This program will continue until further notice or until funding is exhausted, whichever occurs first. Program is subject to change without prior notice.
*Savings based on 2010, assuming average use and conditions. Actual savings may vary.
Schedule By Phone
Call: 800-234-9722
Monday - Friday from 7am to 6pm or Saturday from 7am to 3:30pm.
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