What activities does the DNR Refrigerant Recovery Program cover?
Salvaging and Dismantling: Under state regulations (Chapter NR 488, Wis. Admin Code), regulated refrigerants (CFCs, HCFCs, HFCs, PFCs and blends) cannot be released to the environment when salvaging or dismantling any type of refrigeration or air-conditioning equipment. The refrigerants must be properly recovered, using approved equipment operated by qualified technicians. The business recovering these refrigerants must be registered with the DNR, keep records of their recovery activities, and supply documentation that the refrigerants were properly removed to whoever receives the scrapped equipment. Safe Transport: Anyone hauling equipment that is to be salvaged and still may contain refrigerants must annually certify safe transport to the Department.
