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Freon, CFC (Chlorofluorocarbons)
You Need to Know
Household Hazardous Waste – Special Handling Required
Do not place containers of compressor oil with freon/CFC in curbside trash or recycle bins. Containers must be 5 gallons or less and labeled. Take them, free of charge, to a transfer station's Household Hazardous Waste collection site.
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Compressors in refrigerators and other coolers contain oil with CFCs in suspension. This oil must be reclaimed and handled as dangerous waste. Any company that takes your appliance should properly handle CFCs and compressor oil as well as recycling the metals.
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