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ALLENTOWN, Pa. (July 23, 2026) – PPL Electric Utilities is helping customers save energy and money by offering free pickup and monetary rebates for qualifying old appliances, along with additional incentives for eligible energy-efficient replacements.

Through the Appliance Recycling program, PPL Electric customers have responsibly recycled nearly 80,000 appliances over the past five years, helping remove older, less efficient equipment from use while recovering materials for reuse. 

Customers can receive $35 for recycling a qualifying refrigerator or freezer and may be eligible for up to $75 toward a qualifying ENERGY STAR-certified replacement. Removing older, inefficient appliances can also help reduce ongoing electricity use while freeing up space and ensuring the equipment is recycled responsibly.

The program also provides rebates for qualifying mini fridges, room air conditioners and dehumidifiers, and customers may recycle multiple eligible appliances during one free pickup.

“We know customers are looking for practical ways to manage household costs,” said Tom McAteer, manager of Energy Efficiency. “This program makes it easier to remove an older appliance at no cost, receive an incentive and explore additional savings on a more efficient replacement. It is a simple step that can put money back in a customer’s pocket while helping reduce energy use.”

How the program works
PPL Electric customers can schedule a free appliance pickup online through the PPL Electric website at pplelectric.com/pickup.

Customers may choose between:

• In-home pickup, where a trained crew removes the appliance from inside the home.
• Curbside pickup, where customers place the appliance outside for collection.

To participate, customers must have an active PPL Electric Utilities account at the pickup address. Eligible refrigerators and freezers must be in working condition, clean, empty and defrosted, and measure between 10 and 30 cubic feet.

Rebate amounts
Customers can earn:

• $35 for each qualifying refrigerator recycled.
• $35 for each qualifying freezer recycled.
• $15 for each qualifying mini fridge recycled.
• $15 for each qualifying room air conditioner recycled.
• $15 for each qualifying dehumidifier recycled.

Customers may recycle multiple qualifying appliances during a single pickup and receive rebates for each eligible unit. Customers may recycle up to seven qualifying large appliances through the Appliance Recycling program during the program period, which runs through May 31, 2031.

Upgrade and save even more
After recycling an old appliance, customers may be eligible for additional rebates on new ENERGY STAR® certified equipment through PPL Electric Utilities’ energy efficiency program, including:

• Up to $75 for qualifying ENERGY STAR certified refrigerators.
• Up to $50 for qualifying ENERGY STAR certified dehumidifiers.
• $15 for qualifying ENERGY STAR certified room air conditioners.
• $25 for qualifying ENERGY STAR certified air purifiers.

The company also offers rebates on heating and cooling equipment, heat pump water heaters, smart thermostats, insulation improvements and other energy-saving upgrades. Depending on household income, some customers may qualify for enhanced rebates and additional no-cost energy-saving services.

Supporting a cleaner future
As part of the recycling process, approximately 95% of appliance materials are recovered and repurposed into new products. Proper recycling also helps prevent the release of greenhouse gases and ozone-depleting substances while ensuring refrigerants and other materials are handled safely.

To schedule a pickup or learn more about appliance recycling and available rebates, visit pplelectricsavings.com.

About PPL Electric Utilities
PPL Electric Utilities delivers safe, reliable and affordable electricity to about 1.5 million homes and businesses in eastern and central Pennsylvania. It regularly ranks among the country’s best utility companies for reliability and customer satisfaction. PPL Electric Utilities is a major employer and an active supporter of the communities it serves. It is a part of the PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) family of companies. Visit pplelectric.com or connect on social media via Facebook, X and Instagram for energy efficiency tips, bill help information, guidance on shopping for an electricity supplier, storm updates and more.