Who will pick up old household fans and electric cooling units?

Treat a household fan differently from a refrigerant appliance. A box, pedestal, tower or desk fan is a fan; a portable AC, window AC or dehumidifier is a cooling appliance that may require refrigerant handling. Check the model label and whether the unit is working before choosing a receiver.

Sources: NYC DSNY appliance recycling; Dropcurb current pricing and standard pickup scope.

Do not cut refrigerant lines or vent refrigerant. Ask the disposal facility how it handles an intact appliance, or confirm that refrigerant recovery has already occurred. If a unit is still installed or indoors, arrange any required disconnection and move it to the required staging location before collection.

If the air conditioner still works, check air-conditioner donation requirements before choosing disposal.

If considering retailer haul-away, check Best Buy’s window and portable air-conditioner policy.

Sources: EPA refrigerant appliance disposal guidance; NYC DSNY appliance recycling.

Dropcurb fits accepted leftovers when the municipal or donation route is unavailable or unsuitable. For accepted box fans, standing or desk fans, portable AC units, window AC units and dehumidifiers, Dropcurb handles loading, transportation and disposal when the item is already outdoors and accessible. Customers can book before moving an item outside, but it must be ready outside before pickup. Indoor carry-out and uninstalling a window AC are not included; if you need indoor carrying, use a service that includes that labor.

Sources: Dropcurb current pricing and standard pickup scope.