Baltimore Gas and Electric Company will have a recycling drop-off for working room air conditioners and dehumidifiers from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 13 at the Columbia Athletic Club, 5435 Beaverkill Road in Columbia.
For each eligible appliance a BGE residential customer drops off, they will receive a check for $25 in the mail within four weeks from the BGE Smart Energy Savers Program. Up to two room air conditioning units and/or two dehumidifiers are permitted.
"Older room air conditioning units and dehumidifiers are less energy efficient than newer models, so many customers are upgrading to ENERGY STAR certified models that use 15 percent less energy than standard models and that saves on energy costs," said Chris Walls, manager of energy efficient programs for BGE. "Recycling your old appliances helps prevent them from entering landfills, where they can release harmful toxins and greenhouse gases into the environment. By participating in this event, BGE customers are helping Maryland reduce energy use and waste."
The event will be held rain or shine, and BGE representatives will help unload the eligible appliances from customers' vehicles.
The BGE Smart Energy Savers Program also has a $50 reward for recycling old working refrigerators and freezers. Customers can contact BGE to schedule a pickup, and they will haul away old refrigerators and freezers at no additional cost.
Each household is limited to recycling two refrigerators or freezers through this program and appliances must be in working condition and measure 10 to 30 cubic feet. Room air conditioning units and dehumidifiers also may be recycled through this program, but only if picked up at the same time as an eligible refrigerator or freezer.
Appointments are required and can be scheduled at BGERecycleMyOldFridge.com or by calling 866-898-1901.