Appliance Recycling Program
Earn rebates for recycling old appliances
Rhode Island Energy offers no-cost pickup and responsible recycling for your old appliances — and we’ll even pay you for it. Follow the link below or call 1-866-685-1001.
What you can earn
$50 for each working refrigerator or freezer
Limit 2 per year
$30 for a working dehumidifier with refrigerator or freezer
Limit 1 per year
How it works
1. Schedule a free pickup
We’ll come to your home or business. Before pickup, please remove refrigerator or freezer doors if placing appliances outside.
2. Receive your rebate
After we collect and recycle your appliances you’ll receive your rebate check in the mail.
3. Upgrade and save
Use your rebate when you upgrade to a more energy-efficient appliance and enjoy the cost savings.
Recycling program eligibility
- Must be a Rhode Island Energy residential (A-16 or A-60) or commercial (C-06 or G-02) electric customer
- Appliances must be in working condition
- Refrigerators/freezers must be 10–30 cu. ft.
- Limit: 2 pickups per account per year
- Dehumidifiers must be included with a fridge/freezer pickup
- Dehumidifiers must be working and between 20–70 pints in size
Rebate processing
- Incentives processed within 6–8 weeks
- Appliances must be picked up by our official partner, ECO+
- Questions? Email energyefficiency@RIEnergy.com and include your service address.
Schedule your appliance pickup
Arrange an appliance pickup online with our recycling partner, ECO+, or call them at 1-866-685-1001.