Responsible Appliance Disposal (RAD)

RAD partners have prevented 1.27 billion pounds of metals, plastic, and glass from going to landfills. That’s just one of the many ways RAD is protecting our environment.
That old fridge or freezer is taking up space in your garage or basement. Plus, replacing it could save you up to $50 a year in energy costs. Get rid of that old appliance—the RAD way.
Organizations nationwide are taking the extra steps to ensure appliances are responsibly disposed of. Join them and become a RAD partner.
Meet RAD Partners
FirstEnergy Maryland, Ohio, and Pennsylvania joined the RAD program in 2018, providing nearly 3.7 million customers across the three states with the opportunity to dispose of appliances using best environmental practices. In 2018, FirstEnergy collected and processed over 23,000 refrigerant-containing appliances using best environmental practices. FirstEnergy’s wide customer base and commitment to environmental stewardship are helping to expand the breadth and depth of the RAD program.

Responsible Appliance Disposal Program (RAD)

Responsible Appliance Disposal (RAD)

RAD is a voluntary partnership program that works with utilities, retailers, manufacturers, state and local government agencies, affiliates, and others to dispose of old refrigerated appliances using the best environmental practices available—going beyond federal requirements to protect Earth’s climate and ozone layer.

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Example Language for Procuring Refrigerated Appliance Recycling Services Using Best Environmental Practices
A new document is available to provide current and prospective RAD partners with example language for procuring refrigerated appliance recycling services using best environmental practices.

Welcome to Butler County!
Read the press release for Butler County Recycling & Solid Waste District, the RAD program’s first local government partner.

Welcome to FirstEnergy! Exit
The EPA RAD program welcomes FirstEnergy as the newest RAD partner.

Welcome to New Jersey’s Clean Energy Program! Exit
The EPA RAD program welcomes New Jersey’s Clean Energy Program as the newest RAD partner.

RAD 2018 Program Update
This program update presents RAD partners’ achievements for 2018.

Partner Resources
The EPA RAD program has recently added new resources for existing and prospective RAD partners.

RAD Appliance Recycling Flyer
An appliance recycling flyer is available to help promote RAD to consumers at appliance collection/turn-in events and other consumer facing opportunities (e.g., appliance pick-ups).