Refrigerant gases in air conditioners, dehumidifiers, freezers and fridges cause damage to the ozone layer when released into the atmosphere. The ozone layer surrounding our planet protects us and other life from the harmful effects of the sun. To reduce this damage, the refrigerants in household appliances need to be collected and reprocessed.  Some of these gases are referred to as CFCs (chloroflourocarbons).

HRM offers FREE refrigerant gas removal service to all properties eligible for municipal curbside collection.

Simply call the HRM Call Centre at 490-4000 or visit our online customer service page to arrange for our contracted technicians to remove the CFC's from your appliance. Once the service is complete, they will attach a sticker to the appliance and it can be placed out for curbside collection on your regular garbage collection day.

If you are not eligible for curbside collection service (ie businesses, apartment buildings with more then 6 units) or if you live in a condo, please refer to the Yellow Pages Directory under "Refrigeration". for companies that can remove refridgerant gases.

One tip when moving household appliances that contain refrigerants and compressors is to keep them in the upright, normal operating position while moving them so that any oil in the unit's compressor will not leak or run out.

Heat pumps are not eligible for this program due to their size but may be placed curbside after gases are removed by a refrigeration company.

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