Efficiency Nova Scotia offers cash for old appliance pickup
Hal Higgins | CBC News | Posted: May 27, 2016 5:43 PM | Last Updated: May 27, 2016
You can get rid of old freezers, small fridges and air conditioners under Efficiency Nova Scotia's program
How would you like to recycle an old freezer, and receive cash from the folks who haul it away for you?
Efficiency Nova Scotia is making that offer through its Appliance Retirement Program.
Here's how it works: People hired by Efficiency Nova Scotia will pick up your old fridge or freezer for recycling and give you $30.
If you add an air conditioner, you'll get an extra $10.
Throw in a small fridge or freezer, and you'll collect an additional $10.
The appliance must be at least 10 years old and in working order to qualify for pick-up.
Recycle responsibly
It's a way to recycle the appliances responsibly by removing the CFCs from the system, Efficiency Nova Scotia says.
Go to Efficiency Nova Scotia's website to book a pick-up online.
The organization also has depots for collecting and recycling household items which contain mercury, such as light bulbs, florescent lights, thermostats and medical devices.
For a list of drop-off locations visit mercuryns.ca.