Dominion Energy South Carolina celebrated its 20,000th appliance recycling program pickup with the Timms family. The company has provided residential electric customers the opportunity to recycle freezers and refrigerators through the program since 2014. Eligible customers receive a $50 cash-back rebate within six weeks after free pickup of the appliance and could save up to $105 annually on their electric bill.
“The program is a win-win for our customers and the environment,” said Danny Kassis, general manager of strategic partnerships and renewables for Dominion Energy South Carolina. “Not only does removing older, less energy-efficient appliances from the grid result in a permanent reduction of energy usage in homes, the collected appliances are recycled in an environmentally friendly manner. Programs like this are vital to fulfilling Dominion Energy’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship.”
The company celebrated its 20,000th pickup with an event at the Timms family’s home in Summerville earlier this week. Dominion Energy representatives presented Geoffrey and Mary Ida Timms with several Energy Star-qualified products, such as LED light bulbs, advanced power strips and a smart thermostat. Geoffrey Timms sees the program as a great opportunity to improve energy efficiency in his home while responsibly discarding his old appliance. “Having the appliance picked up from home was a real help,” Geoffrey Timms said. “We are excited about the fact that it’s going to be recycled and not put into a landfill. We wanted to do our bit for the environment.”