Refrigerator Recycling Programs Take Off. By Sara Peters, NYTimes, August 4, 2009. "Programs that allow homeowners to trade in their old refrigerators and scoop up a rebate -- a sort of 'cash for clunkers' system for the fridge -- are spreading quickly across the country. Last week, New Jersey began a statewide program that offers residents a $30 rebate by recycling eligible refrigerators or freezers. Old refrigerators and freezers in Vermont also fetch $30, under a program begun last month. Pickup is free in both states. National Grid began a similar program in June, in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. These programs target old refrigerators and freezers -- the type often found in garages and basements -- because they use substantially more electricity than those built after the introduction of federal efficiency standards."
2009-08-05
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