The Environmental Protection Agency regulates
the disposal of appliances that contain freon. Section 608 of
the Clean Air Act states that freon must be removed from an appliance
prior to the disposal of the appliance.
Columbia County is working in coordination with
certified dealers to insure that this practice is met. If you
choose to have a participating dealer remove the appliance,
a fluorescent pink sticker will be attached to the appliance
as proof of the freon being removed properly. Provided this
sticker is attached, the resident will simply be charged a
flat disposal fee when disposing of the appliance at the Greenport
Transfer Station.
Residents may choose to dispose of the appliance
with the freon still in the unit and a separate charge has
been established to cover both the fee to remove the freon
and the disposal costs.
These items may be taken to the GREENPORT
TRANSFER STATION ONLY. Residents must complete
the required EPA paperwork and should ask the assistance
of our station attendant prior to the disposal of the appliance.
The following are the fees associated with the proper disposal:
| Air Conditioners |
Refrigerators |
Freezers |
110 to 120 Volts
Without Freon $10.00
With Freon $20.00 |
19” to 34” Height
Without Freon $5.00
With Freon $15.00 |
Up to & incl. 10 cubic ft.
Without Freon $10.00
With Freon $20.00 |
208 to 230 Volts
Without Freon $15.00
With Freon $25.00 |
58” to 65” Height
Without Freon $10.00
With Freon $20.00 |
11 cubic ft. & Larger
Without Freon $15.00
With Freon $20.00
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66” to 69” Height
Without Freon $15.00
With Freon $25.00
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Please contact the DPW Administrative Office at 518-828-2737
for further information.
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Director:
Jolene Race
