Quiz

In your opinion, what is the estimated number of end-of-life cooling appliances each year in Quebec?

Fewer than 100,000 Between 100,001 and 250,000 Between 250,001 and 300,000 More than 300,000

How much greenhouse gas (GHG) is inside a cooling appliance?

50 kg to 100 kg 101 kg to 500 kg 501 kg to 700 kg An average of one ton

But what does 1 ton of greenhouse gas (GHG) represent?

A flight from Montréal to Barcelona A road trip from Montréal to Vancouver Refusing 680,000 plastic straws All of the above

What materials are inside a fridge?

Bananas and potatoes Plastic, glass, metals, refrigerant gas, insulating foam, used oils and other materials All of the above

Are gases mainly found in appliance pipes?

Yes No

Once collected and treated by one of our recyclers, what percentage of materials inside appliances are recovered?

Less than 50% Between 51% and 75% Between 76% and 94% More than 95%

Are appliances recycled properly when collected by a scrap dealer or brought to a scrap metal salvager?

Yes No

What can you do to help fight climate change?

Follow the health and safety procedures provided by GoRecycle Talk about GoRecycle to citizens and your social circle Encourage your colleagues to do the same All of the above

Why must appliances with insulating foam (fridges, freezers, wine fridges) be separated from appliances without insulating foam (air conditioners, dehumidifiers, water coolers)?

Some appliances contain insulating foam, while others do not These 2 appliance categories are handled by 2 different recyclers To make things easier for carriers All of these reasons

Can large appliances (fridges and freezers) be piled up to save on space?

Yes No

Appliances must be empty to be collected by carriers.

True False

Appliances don’t need to be cleared of snow and ice to be collected by carriers.

True False

Does GoRecycle accept heat pumps and wall-mounted air conditioners?

Yes No

Does GoRecycle accept commercial appliances?

Yes No

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Why only these appliances?

These appliances contain refrigerant gases that must be safely extracted and treated during recycling. If released into the environment, these gases contribute to climate change.

GoRecycle is the only organization recognized by RECYC-QUÉBEC to ensure the responsible recycling of residential refrigeration and air conditioning appliances in Quebec.

For all other products, consult Ça va où? from RECYC-QUÉBEC*.

*Available in French only.