How do I dispose of an old refrigerator in Illinois?

How do I dispose of an old refrigerator in Illinois?

Many appliance retailers will remove old appliances when delivering new ones. So if you are replacing an appliance, arrange to have the old item picked up for disposal when the new item is delivered. Some residential refuse haulers provide pick-up services if a resident calls ahead of time for special service.

Will ComEd take my old refrigerator?

Under ComEd’s appliance energy efficiency program, the utility will swing by, pick up your old working refrigerator or freezer, and recycle it in an environmentally responsible way.

How do I dispose of a refrigerator in Chicago?

Call 3-1-1 and request Bulky Item Pick Up Service. The City will pick up oversized items including furniture, major appliances, and mattresses, for free. For refrigerators and freezers pickup, the doors must be removed before setting them out.

How do I dispose of paint in Illinois?

Check with your local community center, place of worship or local theater. They are often working on projects with limited budgets! Check with local hardware stores. They may have a take-back or paint recycling program available.

Does Edison still pickup refrigerators?

Unfortunately, our refrigerator recycling program and refrigerator rebates have been discontinued. For more information on our current rebates and incentives, please visit www.sce.com/rebates. Thank you. If you purchase a new refrigerator you can get either a $35 or $75 rebate depending on model.

What can you throw away in Chicago?

Trash that is commonly dumped includes:

  • tires.
  • old furniture, mattresses.
  • construction debris.
  • appliances.
  • yard waste.
  • hazardous waste (generally dumped in drums or barrels)

How do I dispose of small appliances in Chicago?

Request your free pick-up of yard waste, old furniture, broken appliances by calling 311 or using the 311 app.

Does paint go bad?

Unopened cans of paint last for years when stored correctly. Unused latex and water-based acrylic paints last up to 10 years, and the shelf life of alkyd and oil-based can be as long as 15 years.