Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Allegheny County residents can leave refrigerant-containing appliances on the curb for free pickup and recycling, county health officials said Tuesday.
The program is paid for with a $150,000 grant from the Clean Air Fund, which gets its money from pollution fines, and will last until the grant money runs out. The Health Department aims to recycle at least 3,750 appliances this year.
The Appliance Warehouse and Parkway Heating and Air Conditioning are carrying out the program under contracts and will collect refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, water coolers and other household appliances that contain refrigerants. Refrigerant gases can deplete the ozone layer, which blocks the sun's ultraviolet rays.
To arrange for curbside pickup, call the Appliance Warehouse at 1-888-463-7366. In western suburbs, call Parkway Heating and Air Conditioning at 412-279-6001.
