The Great Refridgerator Roundup is on!

That old, inefficient second fridge or freezer of yours is wasting up to $150 per year in electricity. Call 1-877-797-9473 today to arrange an appointment so we can come to pick it up for FREE – we’ll even haul it out of your basement for you. Then we’ll take care of it in an environmentally responsible manner.

When we’re finished recycling and reclaiming material, all that’s left for the landfill will just about fit inside a cowboy hat!

Click here to learn more about how refridgerators and freezers are decommissioned.

Terms and conditions

To participate in the Great Refrigerator Roundup program you must be arranging for the pick up of an appliance from the ‘primary appliance’ category below.  If you have at least one primary appliance to be picked up you may include secondary appliances for pickup.

Primary appliance:
Refrigerators and Freezers must be: 

• between 10-27 cubic feet
• in working condition
• 15 years of age or older

Secondary appliance:
Window air conditioners and dehumidifiers must be: 

• in working condition
• 10 years of age or older
• window air conditioners must be removed from the window prior to pick-up

The Great Refrigerator Roundup Program is available to:

• Residents of Ontario with appliances located in a single family dwelling, townhouse or a duplex, triplex or fourplex.
• The residence (pick up location) must be easily accessible by paved roads and/or roads that are serviced by municipalities in the winter.
• Single lane driveways/laneways must have enough room for a truck to turn around.
• Doorways into and within the residence must be wide enough for the appliance to be removed.
• The path to the appliance must be of sufficient size and free of clutter so as to permit two people working with an appliance dolly to remove it without undue delay.
• If it is a built in appliance, it must be removed from its secured location prior to pick-up.

There must be someone at home at the time of pick up.  Someone, 18 years of age or older, must sign to acknowledge that the appliance was picked up. 

Round up my fridge or freezer!
You can book a pick up appointment by calling 1-877-797-9473 or online at Every Kilowatt Counts. When you book an appointment – you will need to confirm that your appliance meets the criteria for pick up.

ROUNDUP REMINDERS!
The fridge/freezer should be plugged in 24 hours before your pick up appointment so that we can verify that it is in working condition.

1. Remove all food from the appliance and defrost the freezer.
2. Drain the drop pan and disconnect all water lines from the unit prior to pickup.
3. Ensure a clear pathway to the appliances being removed by clearing any furniture or storage items nearby.
4. Remove or restrain any pets.

You will receive a confirmation number when you book your appointment and you will receive a reminder one or two days prior to your pick up appointment.

RIGHT SIZE YOUR APPLIANCE
Newer refrigerators, freezers and window air conditioners cost much less to operate than older units.

For example, replacing a 20-year-old 18 cubic feet refrigerator with a new ENERGY STAR® refrigerator will result in an annual energy cost savings of about $120. At this rate, the savings will pay for the cost of the new refrigerator in five to seven years.

If you’re planning to buy a new refrigerator or freezer please consider these Energy Efficiency Tips:

Choose the right size!
The larger the appliance the more electricity it will use so consider the number of people that will be using the appliance.

• One or two people – 340L or 12 cubic feet
• Three or four people – 395 to 480L or 14 to 17 cubic feet
• Each additional person – add 55L or 2 cubic feet

Configuration Counts
Top freezer models are the most efficient, followed by bottom freezers, with side-by-side models being the least efficient.

Look for the ENERGY STAR®
ENERGY STAR® symbol is a simple way for you to identify products that are among the most energy-efficient on the market. Only manufacturers and retailers whose products meet the ENERGY STAR® criteria can label their products with this symbol. Find out more about qualified ENERGY STAR® products at www.oee.nrcan.gc.ca/energystar

Look for a low EnerGuide rating
The EnerGuide label is a tool to help you make an energy-wise choice when buying a new appliance. It shows how much energy appliances consume in a year of normal service and makes it easy to compare the energy efficiency of each model to others of the same size and class.
When shopping for a new appliance look for a low EnerGuide rating. Find out about EnerGuide at: www.oee.nrcan.gc.ca/energuide

Refrigeration Tips
Once you have selected a new fridge or freezer, here are some additional energy efficiency tips you can follow:

• Don’t overfill the refrigerator – this blocks air circulation.
• A full freezer will perform better than an empty one.
• Clean your refrigerator’s coils (in the back) and air intake grill (below the doors) every 3 months.
• Allow hot foods to cool before putting them in the refrigerator.
• Keep refrigerators and freezers out of direct sunlight, and allow at least 5 cm all around the unit.

Round up my fridge or freezer!
You can book a pick up appointment by calling 1-877-797-9473 or online at Every Kilowatt Counts. When you book an appointment – you will need to confirm that your appliance meets the criteria for pick up.