The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's "Responsible Appliance Disposal program" was established in 2006, a voluntary effort to ensure the recovery of ozone-depleting substances (ODS) from old household appliances. Sears started its RAD participation in 2007.A couple dozen utility companies are RAD partners. But Sears is currently the main "RAD" retailer, part of a campaign to strengthen its environmentally friendliness with consumers, that includes heavy promotion of the $300 million State Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program, also known as the cash for clunkers for appliances. Sears is also helping Alaska residents with disabilities access the $658,000 in rebates available for ENERGY STAR (qualified appliances), in part of the "Cash for Appliances" rebate program. These Alaskans are eligible for rebates from $150 to $500, one product per customer. Rebates vary and may be higher in some areas because of shipping costs. (According to the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation, which is managing the program, a rural community is defined as one not served by road or the Alaska Marine Highway at least once per week).
Qualified Alaskans will receive a voucher from the State of Alaska for the following rebates:
$150 - $300 for clothes washers
$150 - $300 for dishwashers
$300 - $500 for refrigerators
$300 - $500 for freezers
Here you can search for available appliance rebates by ZIP code. Some states require that you recycle equipment to get a cash for appliances rebate.
How come this isn't advertised very well to the masses of the American people as a whole? Disposing of appliances properly is extremely important because there are harmful chemicals in many of them that seep into groundwater supply and such if not disposed of correctly.
ReplyDeleteI didn't know about this. Maybe they should advertise this like they do their appliances, it's very important to dispose of objects properly.
ReplyDeleteI saw this commercial it is so funny! I think its a good idea that they can take your old appliances away so they don't just become junk in your back yard!
ReplyDeleteMaybe more big stores like Wal-Mart and Home-Depot should adapt this program. It would become more advertised and greatly help disposal of products properly.
ReplyDeleteWhen you take something like this to the dump you usually have to pay for it. Its good to know that you can dispose of it and get paid for it. This should be advertised more.
ReplyDeleteThis great to know about. Is this only happening in Alaska?
ReplyDeleteThis sounds great and every retailer should do this if it helps our environment.
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