Cleaner Curbs shares information on the proper disposal of appliances with CFC or Freon in New York City. Cleaner Curbs=-Cleaner City. www.cleanercurbs.com

1. Disposal of Appliances/CFC or Freon
All New York City residents are required by law to
arrange for the recovery of CFC/Freon when
discarding freezers, refrigerators, air
conditioners, water coolers, or dehumidifiers. For
safety reasons, the law requires that doors be
removed from refrigerators.
-DSNY Rules and Regulations

2. Fact About CFC/Freon
• The most common type of Freon is chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs),
which have been shown to deplete the ozone layer that protects us
from ultraviolet radiation.
• It is the responsibility of the business or property owner to arrange
for recovery of all CFC Freon. Violations are punishable with a fine
of up to $300.
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