There are many things to consider when getting rid of your old appliances: environmental concerns, what happens to them, and how to get rid of them properly. Environmental Concerns Certain appliances, like refrigerators, contain hazardous chemicals to the environment. These chemicals are sometimes ozone-depleting, so it is important to call someone who knows what they are doing when it comes to disposing of appliances. What happens to it: Most of the time, if the appliances are still in good form, then they are resold or recycled if possible. Many appliance stores will take your old appliance and recycle the parts. This is a great way to ensure that your appliance is not just taking up space in a landfill. Recycling helps limit the number of devices in landfills or other dumps. If the appliance is in too bad of a condition, it can be brought to a landfill. In this case, appliances are separated from the rest of the landfill until a licensed technician can recover some of the hazardous materials from the appliances and then place them with the rest of the junk. How to dispose of it: One option is to check with your electric utility to see if a bounty program is offered. The appliance should be unplugged and cleaned before getting rid of it. This will help keep you and the environment safe. Once it is unplugged, you can either recycle it, resell it, or throw it away. If you choose to recycle it, make sure to find a recycling center If this is not offered in your local area, call your junk removal service. Most of your local junk removal companies can find these junk removal services. Call your local junk removal company today to help get rid of your old appliances.