Publication Summary

In February 1994 Total Reclaim, Inc. was selected by the Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) to evaluate commercially available refrigerant recovery equipment, to describe proper handling, processing, and management procedures for the hazardous materials found in appliances, and to conduct a survey of hazardous waste management companies and recycling services which dispose of-materials found in appliances. This paper is the result of that work.

This document assumes full and complete compliance with state and federal environmental laws by anyone using this document or falling within the scope of such laws. Because state and federal environmental laws are continuously subject to change, Total Reclaim, Inc. makes no warranty or representation regarding the materials or recommendations set forth herein and disclaims any responsibility for action taken in any specific situation on the basis of any of the recommendations or materials contained herein.

To avoid liability and/or wrongdoing, and before taking any actions that may be suggested in this document, any organization or individual referencing this document is strongly encouraged to refer to the state and federal environmental laws currently in effect, develop material handling procedures in conjunction with appropriate regulatory authorities, and consult with an attorney familiar with applicable environmental laws.

Any reference to organizations, services, and products in this document is for discussion purposes only and does not constitute an endorsement or a recommendation by Total Reclaim, Inc. for use of such organization, service, or product. Conversely, the exclusion of or failure to mention any organization, service or product by Total Reclaim, Inc. does not constitute a negative endorsement.