Policy Information
Disposal of Refrigerators and Freezers
Effective
November 1, 2003
Number
PPD-001
Applicability
This policy applies to the University Community (administrators, faculty, staff, and students).
Administrative Authority
Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer
Responsible Unit
Assistant Vice President for Facilities Management
Service Complex Bldg, University Of Louisville
Louisville, KY 40292
502-852-6241
phyplant@louisville.edu
History
Revision Date(s):
Reviewed Date(s): September 22, 2016; April 1, 2020; December 5, 2023
Categories
Reason
EPA regulations (40 CFR Part 82, Subpart F) under Section 608 of the Clean Air Act include requirements for the safe disposal of refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment. These requirements are designed to minimize refrigerant emissions when these appliances are disposed.
Statement
Environmental requirements dictate we properly remove the refrigerant and oil from all used refrigerators and freezers before we are allowed to dispose of them.
If a refrigerator or freezer needs to be replaced and the vendor does not include removal of the old equipment, the department must request for Physical Plant to remove the old unit to ensure proper disposal of refrigerant and oil. Physical Plant will charge $150.00 for disposal of each unit.
Procedures
The Department will request a chargeable work request for Physical Plant Department to remove old units from within their departments.
Responsibilities
Appliance Owner
Forms/Online Processes
Chargeable Service Request
http://louisville.edu/physicalplant/forms/chargeable-service-request