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Appliance Recycling

Turn your old appliances into $50 rewards at the BGE recycling event on August 23, 2025.

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Increased reward for this event only! 

Drop off your old, working room A/C unit, dehumidifier or mini fridge for recycling and receive a $50 reward per item, up to four units. We’ll even unload it from your vehicle, making drop-off easy, safe and convenient.

In partnership with Baltimore City Department of Public Works, BGE customers will be able to shred unwanted documents. 

When: Saturday, August 23, 2025, 8 a.m.–12 p.m.

Where: North Bend Elementary School, 181 N Bend Rd, Baltimore, MD 21229

Your time is important to us. Help us cut down on wait times for the event by completing the required turn-in form in advance and bringing it with you to the event. Please leave the ATO# blank for our team to fill out.

Large fridges or freezers will not be accepted at drop-off events. Schedule a home pickup to recycle your large appliances.  

 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • You must be a BGE residential electric customer to participate.
  • Please bring your valid account number or a copy of a recent BGE electric bill with you to the event.
  • Room A/C units, dehumidifiers and mini fridges must be in working condition.
  • Customers can recycle up to four small appliances (room A/C units, dehumidifiers, and/or mini fridges) per residential household from Jan. 1, 2024, through Dec. 31, 2026.
  • Your reward(s) will be mailed to you within 6 to 8 weeks.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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