There is no need to throw away an old appliance. Instead of the added expense of buying new, you can repair your existing appliance to its former condition. There are many companies in the District area that specialize in repairing appliances.

If you do not want to your appliance repaired, try recycling it. Unusable appliances may contain recyclable materials such as copper wiring, lead and other scrap metals. Check with scrap metal buyers about selling these items to be recycled.

If neither repairing nor recycling your appliance is not an option for you, try donating your old appliance to a non-profit, charitable or church organization for reuse.

Check out AEP Ohio's website for more information on how you can recycle your old refrigerator or freezer.