Yes, you can get cash for your old unit, especially if it's still working and in good condition. While selling your refrigerator isn't exactly recycling, it qualifies as "re-use" and "re-purposing" which counts just the same! ... And, if all else fails, you can usually sell your old frig, working or not, for scrap.Jan 9, 2020
How much can you get for scrapping a fridge?
Scrap Metal Scrap Price Updated Price Date
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Aluminum National Average $0.56/lb Updated 12/06/2021
Are old fridges worth money?
According to Duke Energy, recycling an old refrigerator with freezer can knock up to $150 off the average annual energy bill. A 20-year-old refrigerator or freezer consumes up to 1,400 kilowatt-hours (kWh) each year. That compares to 400 to 500 kWh annually for a new appliance.May 2, 2013
Are old fridges worth anything?
According to Duke Energy, recycling an old refrigerator with freezer can knock up to $150 off the average annual energy bill. A 20-year-old refrigerator or freezer consumes up to 1,400 kilowatt-hours (kWh) each year. That compares to 400 to 500 kWh annually for a new appliance.May 2, 2013