PSEG Relaunches Rebate Program For Old Fridges (With Free Pickup)

NEW JERSEY — PSE&G customers in New Jersey may be able to save some money – and have someone else do the heavy lifting – the next time they replace a refrigerator or a freezer.

The utility provider recently announced that it has resumed its Appliance Recycling Program, which includes free pick-up and haul-away of eligible appliances.

“We’ll pick up and haul away up to two refrigerators or freezers per household,” the company explains on its website. “And, if you have any old, working room air conditioners or dehumidifiers, we’ll recycle up to two room air conditioners or dehumidifiers per household during the same appointment.”

Pickups are not available for only room air conditioners or dehumidifiers on their own, PSE&G notes.

Customers can receive a $50 rebate for each refrigerator or freezer recycled, and an additional $25 rebate for each room air conditioner or dehumidifier picked up at the same time.

Here’s what to know if you plan to participate, PSE&G says:

“The Appliance Recycling Program is open to PSE&G residential electric customers with a valid account number, as well as Butler Electric customers receiving PSE&G residential gas service. Eligible appliances include refrigerators and freezers between 10 to 30 cubic feet and working room air conditioners and dehumidifiers. Once the appliances are picked up and confirmed to be in working condition, customers will receive rebate checks within six weeks.”

PSE&G is partnering with Key Recycling on the initiative, which will handle the pickup and recycling processes.

More than 19,000 appliances have been recycled so far through the program, PSE&G said in September.

For more information about PSE&G’s Appliance Recycling Program or to schedule a free appliance pick-up, visit pseg.com/Recycling or call 1-844-356-4608 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

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