Cayuga County Solid Waste Management Program Freon Appiances Recycling Options

Freon Appliances Recycling Options


Freon represents a variety of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), which contain elements such as carbon and fluorine as well as other gases. Freon is colorless, odorless, non-flammable, non-corrosive gases/liquids that are hazardous to the environment.

Appliances containing Freon include some refrigerators, freezer units, and air conditioners and need to be properly disposed of. A list below provides removal services that will properly extract Freon from these appliances.

Prices may have changed since this page was created. Please call ahead for current pricing.

Auburn Landfill
Cost: $45.00 per appliance for Freon removal
Address: 311 North Division Street, Auburn
Phone Number: (315) 252-6441
Additional Information: *Disposal of any CFC (Freon) containing appliance, such as a refrigerator, freezer, dehumidifier, air conditioner, or water cooler requires giving the name, address, make, model number, serial number, and condition of the unit. The appliance will not be accepted without this information. Click here for more information.

Finger Lakes Recycling
Cost: Varies by appliance. Call for more information
Address: 2810 Trombley Road, Weedsport, NY
Phone Number: (315) 834-6212
Additional Information: N/A

Riester's Appliances, Sears, Lowes and Home Depot sell appliances and it is recommended that you have them pick up your old appliance when they deliver your new one.


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Updated June 2, 2009


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