Appliance Recycling
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Help make the world a better place while you get paid to recycle your older, inefficient appliances. Inefficient appliances draw more power than they need to do their job. Recycling an older appliance and purchasing a new Energy Star certified model is guaranteed to lower your energy usage. Let UPPCO responsibly recycle your appliance and receive a rebate in the form of a bill credit when you do!
🟨 2025 Appliance Recycling Schedule & General Information
∎ All appliances recycled by UPPCO must be residential units and all credits must be applied to residential accounts. No commercial type units will be accepted or rebated. Rebates cannot be applied to commercial or industrial accounts.
∎ Each customer is limited to (2) of each type of item per account per year. I.E. 2 Fridges, 2 Freezers, 2 Window AC , 2 Dehumidifiers, 2 Mini fridges for a total of $260.00 per year.
∎ Appliance must be in working condition. Parts may be removed for moving/transporting purposes but MUST be in working condition.
Location | Date & Time |
SEEL Shop 912 County Road 480, | September 13th Saturday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
Iron River Public Works 1701 Washington Ave, Iron River, MI 49935 | September 26th Friday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Central Standard Time) |
Ford River Township Hall 3845 K Road, Bark River, 49807 | October 4th Saturday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
SEEL Shop 912 County Road 480, | October 23rd Thursday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
By scheduling a time for hassle-free pickup of your unneeded appliances, you’re taking an important step in saving energy and money. *Please note you do not receive a rebate if you are having your appliance picked up.
∎ Pickups must have at least one large item (Fridge or Freezer) to be scheduled. No pick ups for small items alone. (AC, Dehumidifiers, Mini Fridges).
∎ Appliance MUST be outside of your home at the time of pickup.
∎ Final pick-up date is September 30, 2025.
🟨 Drop-off at Ed’s Used Auto Parts & Salvage Inc.
Please bring a copy of your account number with you when dropping off appliances. LIMIT OF 2 OF EACH TYPE OF ITEM PER ACCOUNT.
Address:
20295 Pilgrim Road,
Houghton MI, 49931
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Friday:
8 AM – 5 PM
Saturday: 9 AM – 12 PM
Phone:
(906) 482-4531
Eligible appliances must be in working order to qualify. Below is a list of appliances currently accepted for recycling. Find out how much additional energy and money you can save when your appliances aren’t in use here.
| Appliance | Rebate |
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| Refrigerator | $50 |
| Freezer | $50 |
| Dehumidifier | $10 |
| Mini-fridge | $10 |
| Room air conditioners | $10 |
For more information call 906-449-2222 to speak to a representative.
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