Recycle Appliances for Free — It's Easy
Are you looking to dispose of your old appliances responsibly without breaking the bank? With over 200 collection sites across British Columbia, recycling large appliances for free is easy through MARR’s Large Appliance Recycling program.
How to Recycle Appliances for Free
Drop -off of large appliances for recycling is free in BC if your appliance is covered in the Large Appliance Recycling by MARR program. Large Appliance Recycling by MARR accepts most large residential appliances.
This includes appliances such as:
- Refrigerators
- Freezers
- Air Conditioners
- Clothes Washers
- Clothes Dryers
- Dishwashers
- Ovens
- Stoves
- And more
To find out if your appliance is accepted at large appliance recycling collection sites, visit the comprehensive list of accepted products.
Once you have determined that your appliance is included in the Large Appliance Recycling Program, use our Appliance Recycling Locator to find a nearby collection site. Simply drop off your large appliance during the hours of operation of your chosen selection site for free, and we’ll take it from there. You can rest assured that your large appliances are recycled responsibly.
How Large Appliance Recycling Works
Dropping off your old appliance is all you have to do, but it is only the start of the recycling process—the steps required to recycle responsibly differ depending on the type of appliance. Certain appliances, including refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, and dehumidifiers, use chemical refrigerants classified as ozone-depleting substances (ODS) which are harmful to the environment.
The process of recycling appliances containing ODS gases begins with a licensed technician removing the gases to go to a refrigerant recycling/processing facility where they are carefully disposed of.
MARR is the only approved stewardship plan for major appliances in BC. Learn more about how we responsibly handle refrigerants.
After the ODS gases have been removed from appliances in an environmentally sound manner, they are consolidated and sent for processing. This applies to the metal from appliances that do not contain ODS as well.
There Is No Cost to Drop Off Appliances for Recycling
One of the best parts about recycling with Large Appliance Recycling is that drop-off is free! Whether you're disposing of a refrigerator, washing machine, dryer, or any other large appliance, there is no cost to recycle.
The Environmental Benefits of Recycling Appliances
Recycling appliances offers numerous environmental benefits.
Conservation of Resources
Recycling appliances allows for the recovery of valuable materials such as diverse metals. These materials can then be used to manufacture new products, reducing the need for new resources and the energy required to extract and process them.
Reduces Landfill Waste
Large appliances like refrigerators and washing machines take up significant space in landfills. Recycling these items reduces the volume of waste sent to landfills, mitigating the environmental impact of landfill overflow and decreasing the release of harmful substances into the environment.
Reduces Energy Usage
Manufacturing products from recycled materials typically requires less energy compared to using new materials. By recycling appliances, energy consumption during the production process is reduced, leading to lower greenhouse gas emissions and a decreased carbon footprint.
Pollution Prevention
Many household appliances contain hazardous substances such as mercury, lead, and ODSs. Improper disposal of these appliances can lead to the release of these toxic substances into the environment, posing risks to human health and ecosystems. Recycling ensures that these hazardous materials are safely extracted and disposed of, preventing pollution and environmental contamination.
Recycle for Free
Drop-off for recycling appliances in BC is free and easier than ever with Large Appliance Recycling by MARR. Do your part in keeping our environment clean and green by recycling your old appliances at a Large Appliance Recycling collection site.