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Image : Recycle power-hungry appliances - An all-new program for fridges and freezers!

A new way to boost your energy savings!

Recycle your power-hungry appliance. You'll save energy and get $60 in the mail.

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Want to take advantage of the new program?

Here are the eligibility criteria:

a) Each participant must
  • be a Québec resident* and
  • own the appliance to be recycled.
b) Each appliance must
  • be over 10 years old;
  • be working, plugged in and producing cold air at the time of pick-up;
  • be accessible and easily moved to the collection truck and
  • have a capacity of 10 to 25 cu. ft.
c) There's a limit of 2 appliances per address.

Do you meet these criteria? Sign up!
  • By telephone: 1 877 493-7446
  • Or by Internet
This Web site provides more details on the program.

What happens when you sign up?
  1. You will be given a date when your appliance will be picked up. Collection begins March 31, 2008.
  2. After pick-up, you'll receive $60 per eligible appliance by mail.
The environment WINS!

The appliance will be dismantled and 95% of it recycled. Hazardous material will be disposed of in environmentally safe ways that exceed current regulatory standards.

Take part in the program!

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Did you know?

Fridges over 10 years old use about three times more energy than recent models, while old freezers use about twice as much as new ones.

* Certain restrictions may apply.