EPA's Responsible Appliance Disposal
(RAD) Program: A Win-Win for You and
the Environment
Responsible Appliance
^ ^ Disposal Program
VRAD

What is RAD?
RAD is a voluntary partnership program that works with utilities, retailers, manufacturers, state and local
governments, affiliates, and others to dispose of old refrigerated appliances using best environmental practices
available—going beyond federal requirements to protect Earth's climate and ozone layer.
This means:
•	Complying with laws on the recovery of refrigerant, used oil,
and PCBs
•	Recovering appliance foam
•	Promoting recycling of all durable goods
•	Promoting the permanent retirement of old, inefficient
appliances to save energy
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RAD partners have recycled 8.3 million refrigerated appliances since Program inception, resulting in 35.9 million metric
tons of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions avoided-equivalent to the carbon dioxide emissions from the annual
electricity use of 6.3 million homes.
Why Join?
s Affiliates are publicly recognized by EPA for
promoting the RAD program to potential partners
and increasing environmental benefits for their
states and communities, including:
•	Protecting the ozone layer and reducing
GHG emissions
•	Saving landfill space and energy by recycling
rather than landfilling durable materials
•	Keeping communities safe by avoiding the
release of used oil, mercury, and PCBs
s Affiliates gain access to the EPA RAD logo
•	Distinguish your organization as an
environmental leader
•	Show others how you are protecting the
environment and benefiting communities
s EPA provides affiliates with a variety of tools
and resources related to responsible appliance
disposal, including:
•	Partner case studies
•	Disposal and recycling fact sheets
•	Guidance documents
•	Materials communicating the benefits of RAD
s RAD provides access to a national network of
like-minded organizations
•	Exchange information and best practices with
other organizations
•	Participate in partner- and affiliate-only webinars
and meetings
•	Leverage relationships with utilities, appliance
manufacturers and retailers, recyclers, and others
to make your program more efficient and effective
For more information about joining the RAD program, contact Sally Hamlin at Hamlin.Sallv@epa.gov or visit the
RAD website at www.epa.gov/RAD.

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