GRU's Rebate Program
Refrigerator Buyback and Recycling Rebate
This rebate is to encourage the removal of older, less efficient secondary refrigerators and freezers that uses more energy.
New refrigerators, on average, use half the electricity of units made prior to 1987. When a new refrigerator or freezer is purchased many of us relocate the older unit into unconditioned space (garage, utility room, etc.) and continue to use it. Placing these units in a hot unconditioned space forces an already inefficient unit to run longer during warmer months. In addition, these units may have other problems that will increase the energy use, such as deteriorating seals, clogged coils or a malfunctioning cooling system.
Residential: $75 Rebate
Eligibility/Requirements
- Must be a GRU residential electric customer
- Rebate only applies to locations with GRU electric service
- Valid for refrigerators, freezers or combination units that are 10 cubic feet or larger, in use, and in working order (not valid for dorm-sized refrigerators)
- Old unit(s) must be removed from the home and proof of removal and/or destruction is required. View our removal options.
- Rebate form must be completed and turned in to GRU along with a copy of proof of removal or destruction within 30 days of removal
- Rebate can be used in conjunction with other GRU rebates
- Rebate will be issued in the form of a check or a credit on your GRU utility bill
- Please allow 2 - 4 weeks for processing
Restrictions:
- All rebates are subject to approval and contingent upon fund availability
- Rebates are subject to change without notice
- Limit two (2) Refrigerator Buyback rebates per location
How to Apply for a Rebate
- Complete rebate form or contact us at (352) 393-1460 to receive a form by mail
- Contact Solid Waste to pick up the old unit (provide size of unit being picked up) the work order number will be the proof of destruction
- City pick up: 334-2330
- County pick up: 338- 3233
- Recommended sign for refrigerator pick-up.
- Customer may drop off the old unit for a fee of $20 at the County Transfer Station located at: 5115 N.E. 63rd Ave. Gainesville, FL
- Mail rebate form and proof of removal or destruction within 30 days of removal to: PO Box 147117, Station A114, Gainesville, FL 32614 (if you dropped your old unit off please include a copy of the receipt of disposal )
- Rebate will be issued in the form of a check or a credit on your GRU utility bill
- Rebate can be used in conjunction with other GRU rebates
- Please allow 2 - 4 weeks for processing
For additional information or to find out if you qualify for a rebate please email us or call our Conservation Services Department at (352) 393-1460. When emailing us please provide your contact information, address and GRU account number.
