Air Conditioner Disposal

Air conditioners come in all shapes and sizes. They can be portable and roll from room to room, window units that can be removed with the season, or larger models that cool the whole building. No matter the size, they basically do the same thing and have similar parts. They also contain a compressor or condenser and Freon or another refrigerant. If it goes on the fritz, or you want something new, what do you do?

The ease of getting rid of an air conditioner depends on its size, and where you live. Most are heavy and bulky and not easy to lift and carry, so you probably can’t put it at the curb. Add to that the refrigerant and some other materials contained in the cooling appliance, and many landfills won’t accept them.

Whether it’s an air conditioner, dehumidifier, humidifier or even a heat pump, let our professionals handle your air conditioner removal. They’ll dispose of it in an eco-friendly manner.

What to Do With Old Air Conditioners

Residential or business air conditioners use energy to operate. Every year new more efficient products come out. Whether it no longer cools, it doesn’t meet your requirements, or costs too much to operate, air conditioning disposal can be difficult.

Working models can be sold online or on a community board. They can be given away to family or friends, or a senior citizen. You could take and offer it to a charity, or drive to the dump and see if they’ll accept it. If they won’t, then you can drive to a recycling spot and hope they will.

Alternatively, schedule an air conditioner pick up with us. Our team will carry it out without damage to door frames, walls, or your back. They’ll even clean out any mess left behind.

How to Get Rid of Old Air Conditioners

Working air conditioners can be given away to family and friends. They could be sold or donated to a needy family. You could take it to the summer camp and enjoy the cool comfort. If it no longer works, it will take more effort to dispose of.

Old air conditioners are difficult to dispose of due to the hazardous materials they contain. There are regulations in place to protect the water and environment, and us too; so many dumps won’t take that old junky appliance.

It is recommended that only trained professionals dismantle the cooling systems due to the liquids and gasses they contain. Even cold they can be dangerous. Save yourself the frustration and let our experts haul away that air conditioner.

Where Can I Take An Old Air Conditioner to Dump?

Air conditioners contain Freon or another type of refrigerant and are restricted by federal regulations from landfills. Even if the compressor and refrigerant have been removed, most won’t take them. Air conditioners contain resources that can be reused, or will contaminate the ground and water.

You can take it to a waste transfer site or to be recycled. If your back isn’t up to it, or you don’t want that dirty, possibly leaky, junk in your trunk, we’re happy to help! Just set up a pickup and we’ll do the rest!

Can Old Air Conditioners Be Recycled?

Air conditioner recycling is the way to go. It not only keeps the dangerous materials out of the landfill but saves resources for reuse. Air conditioners contain metals, plastics, wires and electronics that can all be turned into new products. Even the Freon can be reused.

Our drivers and their assistants are skilled at removing air conditioners safely and without damage to property. Give us a call!