Does Hydro-Québec still collect old fridges?

No, you can no longer recycle your fridge with Hydro-Québec.

The RECYC-FRIGO program, which allowed you to arrange the pickup of your old refrigerator or freezer, ended on December 31, 2014 (source: Hydro-Québec). The Hydro-Québec fridge pickup program helped recycle nearly 460,000 cooling appliances in Quebec according to the environmental standards in effect (source : Ministère de l’Environnement du Québec).

Fortunately, thanks to GoRecycle, there are now several free, simple and eco-friendly solutions available to responsibly dispose of your old fridge in Quebec.

Hydro-Québec fridge pickup: what to do following the end of the RECYC-FRIGO program

GoRecycle is the only organization recognized by RECYC-QUÉBEC for the responsible and safe recycling of old fridges and other cooling appliances (freezers, wine fridges, dehumidifiers, window or portable air conditioners and water coolers).

Several options are available to you, depending on where you live.

Using our service locator tool, you can easily find the best solutions nearby to dispose of your old refrigerator:

• Free doorstep pickup with GoRecycle in Montréal and Laval
• Free home pickup service, if available in your municipality
• Removal upon purchase offered by certain retailers
• Official GoRecycle drop-off points
• Municipal collection events

👉 Use the GoRecycle service locator tool today!

Why recycle your old fridge?

Recycling your fridge is a concrete action you can take for the environment.

Refrigerators contain refrigerant gases (GHGs) and other pollutants that contribute to climate change and contaminate soil and water if not handled properly.

Recycling helps to:

• Avoid releasing more than one ton of greenhouse gases (GHGs) per appliance;
• Recover materials like metals and plastics to give them a second life;
• Safely treat oils and harmful components.

In summary

Hydro-Québec has not collected fridges since 2015, but GoRecycle proudly carries on by offering free, safe and eco-friendly solutions.

♻️ Recycle your old fridge today and make a difference for the environment:

👉 Find a fridge recycling solution near me

To learn more, check out our articles:

👉 How to get rid of an old fridge

👉 Who can pick up your old fridge?

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