Association launches refrigerant buyback

A group representing HVACR contractors aims to help contractors recycle refrigerants while recuperating some of the associated costs.

By Consulting Specifying Engineer Staff September 30, 2008

Partnering with USA Refrigerants—an Old Bridge, N.J.-based distribution/recycling firm—the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) has launched the R-22 Buyback Program, designed to help contractor members recycle refrigerants and recover some of the associated costs.

Contractors enrolled in the program receive recovery cylinders; once a cylinder is full, it is collected, reclaimed, and replaced. Participating companies do not incur freight costs or face a time limit. Upon reclamation, the contractor receives a complete U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reclaim report, and the firm is compensated according to current market price.

For more information about the program, visit www.acca.org .