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Safe Disposal Procedures for Household Appliances that Use Refrigerants

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This brochure describes the federal safe disposal requirements you must follow when your facility accepts an appliance that might contain refrigerants for disposal.

  • Safe Disposal Procedures for Household Appliances that Use Refrigerants (pdf) (314.78 KB)

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Last updated on April 10, 2025
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