Help make the world a better place while you get paid to recycle your older, inefficient appliances.
Inefficient appliances draw more power than they need to do their job. Recycling an older appliance and purchasing a new Energy Star-certified model is guaranteed to lower your energy usage. Let UPPCO responsibly recycle your appliance and receive a rebate in the form of a bill credit when you do!
2026 Appliance Recycling Schedule & General Information
- All appliances recycled by UPPCO must be residential units, and all credits must be applied to residential accounts. No commercial-type units will be accepted or rebated. Rebates cannot be applied to commercial or industrial accounts.
- Each customer is limited to 2 of each type of item per account per year. I.E. 2 Refrigerators, 2 Freezers, 2 window ACs, 2 Dehumidifiers, 2 Mini-fridges for a total of $260 per year.
- Appliance must be in working condition. Parts may be removed for moving/transporting purposes, but must be in working condition.
By scheduling a time for hassle-free pickup of your unneeded appliances, you’re taking an important step in saving energy and money. *Please note you do not receive a rebate if you are having your appliance picked up.
- Pickups must have at least one large item (Refrigerator or Freezer) to be scheduled. No pickups for small items alone. (AC, Dehumidifiers, Mini Fridges).
- Appliance must be outside of your home at the time of pickup.
- Final pick-up date is September 30, 2025. If you join the waitlist after this date, your request will be placed on hold and scheduled once weather conditions permit.
Drop-off at Ed’s Used Auto Parts & Salvage Inc.
Please bring a copy of your account number with you when dropping off appliances. Limit of 2 of each type of item per account.
Address:
20295 Pilgrim Road,
Houghton, MI, 49931
Directions to Ed’s Used Auto Parts & Salvage
Hours of Operation:
Monday through Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to Noon
Ed’s Salvage Phone: (906) 482-4531
Eligible appliances must be in working order to qualify. Below is a list of appliances currently accepted for recycling. Find out how much additional energy and money you can save when your appliances aren’t in use on the Energy.gov website.
| Appliance | Rebate |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator | $50 |
| Freezer | $50 |
| Dehumidifier | $10 |
| Mini-fridge | $10 |
| Room air conditioners | $10 |
For more information, call or email to speak with a representative.
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