Thank you to the customers who took advantage of UPPCO's appliance recycling program this year.
Through bi-monthly recycling events held at locations throughout the communities we serve, including multiple events in Sands Township, UPPCO customers recycled more than 1,100 old appliances this year! The response far exceeded our goal of recycling 750 appliances. In 2025, UPPCO customers recycled 890 appliances meaning we saw an increase of more than 24%.
Making room for something new
Old refrigerators, freezers, and other appliances can take up valuable space, whether they're in a garage, basement, or storage area. Our recycling program gives customers a convenient way to get rid of those appliances responsibly while receiving a rebate as a credit on their electric bill.
Customers received:
- $50 for each working refrigerator or freezer
- $10 for each working dehumidifier, mini-fridge, or room air conditioner
Customers are limited to two of each type of appliance per account each year, for a maximum potential rebate of $260.
Why does the appliance need to work?
One important requirement of the program is that appliances must be in working condition.
The goal of UPPCO's Appliance Recycling Program is to help reduce electricity demand by encouraging customers to retire older, less efficient appliances that may still be using energy on our system. A working older appliance is a good indication that it has recently been in use. By recycling it, customers can help ensure the inefficient appliance isn't plugged back in.
Doors and/or lids may be removed to make an appliance easier to transport, but the appliance must otherwise be intact and in working condition at the point of exchange with UPPCO.
Thinking about an upgrade?
Recycling an older appliance can also be a good opportunity to consider a more efficient replacement. UPPCO customers may be eligible for rebates on qualifying ENERGY STAR-rated appliances, helping make energy-efficient upgrades more affordable.
We'll begin planning next year's recycling events in the spring, with locations expected to be announced in April or May.
Thank you again to everyone who participated this year. Your response helped make the 2026 Appliance Recycling Program one of our most successful yet, and we're looking forward to helping even more customers clear out old appliances and save energy in the year ahead.