Today’s Topic: Appliance Disposal

April 26, 2010 — One of the primary goals of the Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program is to get rid of old energy-hog appliances completely — get them off the electrical grid. So, Consumers who wish to receive a rebate must dispose of the old appliances the new appliances are replacing.

The rebate application form that Retailers will provide Consumers at the close of a qualifying appliance sale will ask for a signature regarding the proper disposal of the old appliance. If a third party, such as a Retailer or recycler, is involved in the disposal, that third party can sign the form and attest to the proper disposal. Or the Consumer can self-certify: sign the form acknowledging responsibility for and pledging proper disposal. Only a signature on the rebate application is required. No other form of documentation is necessary.

What Consumers CANNOT Do with An Old Appliance:

  • Sell it.
  • Give it away.
  • Keep it as a second or back-up appliance.
  • Refurbish it.

Options for Appliance Disposal and Documentation:

  • If the Retailer offers this service, have them haul away the old appliance when they deliver/install the new one. Whoever takes the appliance can sign the rebate application.
  • Take your old appliance to or have it picked up by a white goods recycler. The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality has provided us a list of Oklahoma Recyclers. The recycler can sign the rebate application.
  • Take your old appliance to a local landfill. If there’s an attendant on hand, they can sign your form, or you can self-certify.
  • Contact your local municipality to see if the city provides haul away services of old appliances. If they do, they can sign the form or you can self-certify.
  • Contact your local electric utility to see if they provide appliance haul away services. If they do, they can sign the form or you can self-certify.

For more details about the program, please be sure to visit www.OKcommerce.gov/appliances where you’ll find details for Consumers, for Retailers, and general FAQs.