Best Practices and Considerations for HFC Reclamation and Destruction

HFCs are potent greenhouse gases (GHGs) that are being phased down and regulated under the American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act. Reclamation is the reprocessing of recovered HFCs to meet particular specifications, including a purity standard, and verification that the reclaimed HFCs meet that standard using specified methods. Use of reclaimed HFCs help reduce the need for new HFCs and support a smooth transition as HFCs are phased down under the AIM Act. HFCs can be destroyed when they cannot be reclaimed, using an EPA approved destruction technology. While HFCs are not considered to be a local air pollutant or known to harm human health directly, HFCs contribute to accelerating climate change, which does impact our health, environment, and economy.

Learn more about best practices, regulatory protections, community benefits, and related definitions by exploring the web pages below.

• Background on HFC Reclamation and Destruction

  

  Learn about HFC refrigerant reclamation and destruction.

  See Background

• Community Engagement and Mitigating Potential Harm

  

  Learn about best practices for community engagement and identifying and mitigating potential harms of HFC reclamation and destruction.

  See Best Practices