Recycling old refrigerators and freezers saves energy and the environment.

Southern California Edison (SCE) is once again offering free haul-aways and rebates for customers wanting to retire their old refrigerators and freezers. A total of $100 in rebates is up for grabs if you recycle your old fridge and replace it with an ENERGY STAR qualified model, with $50 for the old fridge and $50 for the replacement fridge. Edison estimates that you’ll also save $330 per year on your electric bill by retiring that old fridge.

To arrange for the pick-up of your old fridge or freezer and sign up for the rebates, visit SCE’s website. Old appliances are dismantled at a recycling center where the metals and refrigerants are removed in an environmentally safe manner instead of having old fridges and freezers taking up space in landfills. There is a limit of two appliance pick-ups per household per year.

Low-income SCE customers may also qualify for the Energy Management Assistance (EMA) program, which helps income-qualified households conserve energy and reduce their electricity costs. SCE pays all the costs of purchasing and installing energy-efficient appliances and equipment, which are free to eligible customers. Both homeowners and renters can qualify for the EMA program.

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