Recycling, Recovery, and Reclaiming Refrigerants

When does refrigerant have to be removed from a refrigerator?

When a refrigerator is scrapped, the unit falls under the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources salvage and disposal rules. For more information contact DNRAirRefrigerantProgram@Wisconsin.gov.
NR 488 rules require refrigerant and oils be removed by either a Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection certified person (mobile AC) or a DSPS Commercial Refrigerant Handling Technician (commercial and residential service person) prior to disposal of unit.