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 polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)

•	Recovering appliance foam

•	Promoting recycling of all durable goods	a *	'	|

•	Promoting the permanent retirement of old, inefficient
appliances to save energy

RAD partners have recycled 8,9 million refrigerated appliances since program inception, resulting in 38.2 million metric
tons of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions avoided-equivalent to the C02 emissions from the annual electricity use
of 6.5 million homes.

Why Join?

All partners are publicly recognized by EPA for.

•	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 The annual RAD Leadership Awards recognize
high-achieving partners for:

•	Attaining the highest reductions in emissions of
ozone-depleting substances and GHGs through
insulation foam recovery

•	Significantly growing their appliance
recycling programs

•	Demonstrating a notable commitment to advancing
the goals of the RAD Program

s Partners gain access to the EPA RAD logo

•	Distinguish your organization as an
industry leader

•	Show others how you are protecting the environment
and benefiting communities

s RAD helps partners achieve and track
environmental benefits

•	Document your RAD achievements in corporate
sustainabiljty reports

•	Benchmark voluntary commitments and show
progress over time

V EPA provides partners 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 partners

•	Participate in partner-only webinars and meetings

•	Leverage partnerships 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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