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EPA Refrigerant Recovery 101: What HVAC Contractors in San Diego County Need to Know

EPA Refrigerant Recovery 101: What HVAC Contractors in San Diego County Need to Know

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EPA refrigerant recovery is a legal requirement before any AC unit or chiller can be scrapped, and HVAC contractors who skip it take on real compliance risk. C4S Recycling, a CalRecycle certified scrap metal center based in Chula Vista, verifies recovery documentation on every appliance it buys and pays contractors across San Diego County for the copper, aluminum, and steel inside. This article covers what Section 608 requires and what paperwork to keep.

How to Recycle an Old AC Unit or Chiller (And Get Paid for It)

How to Recycle an Old AC Unit or Chiller (And Get Paid for It)

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C4S Recycling handles both steps of retiring an old AC unit or chiller in El Cajon, East County, and the rest of Southern California: EPA-compliant refrigerant recovery, documented and done right, followed by a cash payout on the copper, aluminum, and steel once the unit is clear to process. This guide covers what the law actually requires before a unit can be scrapped, how residential units differ from commercial chillers, and what affects the payout on your specific equipment.