Section 608
Definition
The Clean Air Act provision requiring refrigerant recovery before an appliance is disposed of. Why fridges, freezers and AC units are refused.
What else to know about section 608
The obligation lands on the last party in the chain, who must hold a signed statement naming who recovered the refrigerant, their address and the date.
Related terms
- Household hazardous waste — Leftover household products that are corrosive, toxic, flammable or reactive — paint, solvents, pesticides, fuel, pool chemicals. Never container material.
Sources
- Primary source Appliance Disposal — Section 608 refrigerant management — US Environmental Protection Agency · last reviewed 2026-08-17