What is freon recapture?

Answer:

The Clean Air Act of 1990 requires recapture recycling and safe disposal of chlorofluorocarbons CFCs and hydrochlorofluorocarbons HCFCs used in air conditioners refrigerators and freezers as coolant Under the Act no one may accept an item containing CFCs and HCFCs for recycling or disposal unless the Freon contained within it is

properly removed and the owner, hauler, or appliance company can show proof of proper removal. It is also unlawful for any person to knowingly release or vent CFCs or HCFCs into the air.

The EPA requires certification for all technicians removing Freon as of 11 14 1994

For more information call the EPA s Stratospheric Protection Hotline at 800 296 1996

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