Fridge Buyback – the residential energy savings scheme that recycles second fridges and upright freezers – is back in the Hunter.
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Old fridges and freezers are some of the biggest energy users in the home, costing owners an average of $300 a year to operate.
“Many people are running a second fridge or freezer that they don’t really need. Fridge Buyback helps residents cut their energy bills, which also has a positive environmental impact by reducing carbon emissions,“ Fridge Buyback manager Rene Hendriksen said.
Hunter residents have saved over $1 million on their power bills by recycling 3385 second fridges with Fridge Buyback.
To participate in the program, fridges or upright freezers must be a working second appliance that has been in regular use and is 200 litres or more in size.
A $15 rebate is paid for collection from homes with six steps or less.
Collection is free, using professional removalists (but no rebate is paid), where collection involves between seven to 20 steps).
A fee will apply only if the property has more than 20 steps.
Fridge Buyback has regular collection runs in Cessnock every few weeks. Call 1800 708 401 for bookings.
