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When it's time to replace your old household appliances with something a little newer, you need to figure out how you're going to go about getting rid of the old one. For this, you should definitely consider your appliance recycling options. As a matter of fact, appliance recycling should be the only option that you even think about when dumping your worn down old appliances. Here's why:
I like my old appliances, so why should I get rid of them in the first place?
You need to learn when it's time to recycle your appliances
Have you been clinging onto that old washing machine for dear life? If your old appliances are worn down beyond repair, then you should get rid of them. Period. if you're not sure, consult an expert's opinion.
Why you should recycle your old appliances
Most appliances can be recycled
Even appliances that aren't technically on the government's "must recycle" list can and should be recycled. Many non-recycling dumping sites won't even take appliances at all, so you're best bet is to have all of your old, useless appliance recycled.
Appliance recycling helps the environment and the economy
Old plastic, metal and chemicals that just sit around aren't exactly green, and producing new materials for a single appliance is expensive. As with anything else in this global economy that we live in, these material expenses will affect costs for many things. Appliance recycling allows you to avoid all of this, because your old stuff won't end up in a landfill, and their materials can be used instead of making new ones.
The disposal of many appliances is regulated by the government
This is the most important reason that you want to go with appliance recycling — instead of arbitrary dumping — when you're done with your old stuff. Many household appliances contain hazardous chemicals and dangerous parts; to make sure that they don't damage the environment or hurt anyone, the government has very specific regulations for how you can get rid of an appliance. Refrigerators, for example, contain "ozone depleting" chemicals that can damage the ozone layer.
To prevent these chemicals from getting the chance to do any damage, the federal government requires that you only dispose of a refrigerator at an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved site. California takes these requirements even further, as the state's Department of Toxic Substances Control says that you can't throw away any major appliances unless you're a certified appliance recycler. This means that recycling appliances is a must if you want to stay out of trouble with the law.
How to go about recycling your old household appliances
Now that you know why you've got to make appliance recycling a priority measure when getting rid of your appliances, it's time to look at how you can go about it.
You need to be careful when you're recycling appliances
Household appliances are big and dangerous. If you're not careful with them, then someone is likely to get hurt during the removal process.
Always hire a pro for your appliance recycling needs
Even if you have a team of people big and strong enough to lug a hefty fridge out of your house, you still need to have a truck — and a means — to load it and a place to take it to. When you rely on a professional appliance recycling service, all of this gets handled for you.
Treat your old appliances how you should
You must recycle your old appliances — the right way. When it's time to start the appliance recycling process, contact us at Junk King, and we'll gladly help.
