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Refrigerator Recycling - NM
Refrigerator Recycling
It's not just a $75 rebate, it's a little extra elbow room for your lawnmower.
Overview
Want a brighter, less cluttered storage space? Let us pick up your old, working, fridge or freezer and recycle it, free of charge. You’ll get a little extra space in your garage, a $75 cash rebate, two free compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs1), and nearly $100 in annual energy savings.
Call to schedule your free pickup today!
NEW FOR 2013: The Refrigerator Recycling program will now haul away your primary refrigerators and freezers! Call 1-866-552-8755 or visit ResponsibleByNature.com/Fridge for more details.
Note: Rebate amounts are subject to change.
Note: Energy savings is based on ENERGY STAR® estimates and varies. Visit energystar.gov for more information.
1CFLs contain mercury and need to be recycled. For free recycling locations, visit ResponsibleByNature.com.
Benefits
- Help reduce emissions of greenhouse gases and ozone-depleting refrigerants by preventing their release from refrigerants and insulating foams found in fridges
- Recycle metals, plastics and glass, saving landfill space and energy
- Save up to $100 a year in energy costs by reducing your consumption
- Get $75 for letting us haul your refrigerator or freezer away for free
- Enjoy a brighter, less cluttered storage area. Save space in your garage or basement. You’ll also get two free CFLs to install wherever you choose
Who Qualifies
Participation in this program is subject to important rules and eligibility requirements.
To participate in the program, you must:
- Be a residential, electric customer of Xcel Energy living in New Mexico, with a valid account number.
- Own the refrigerator/freezer that is picked up from the residential address listed on your billing account.
- Have an operational refrigerator or stand-alone freezer that is 10–30 cubic feet. Operational is defined as being capable of cooling/freezing and able to make ice. Most miniature and commercially-sized refrigerators do not qualify.
- Plug in your fridge or freezer the night before the pickup date. The unit must demonstrate full operational capability when inspected at the time of pickup.
- Recycle no more than two working second fridges and/or freezers per program year, per household.
- Enjoy the cool savings. The reward of $75 is mailed to you within four weeks after pickup of the refrigerator.
How to Get Started
To schedule an appointment to have your refrigerator picked up, call 1-866-552-8755 or visit ResponsibleByNature.com/Fridge.
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