Recover each type of refrigerant into its own container. Reclaimers and wholesalers will pay for used refrigerant that is not mixed, but they will charge you for taking for mixed refrigerant. Used refrigerants must be recovered into Department of Transportation approved cylinders. EPA certified reclaimer to be reclaimed before it can be sold to someone else for reuse. A list of EPA certified reclaimers can be found at the EPA's Web site .
Recycling means to extract the refrigerant from an appliance and clean the refrigerant for reuse.
Within 20 days of commencing business and by January 15 of each year, appliance recyclers must certify to the MPCA that they have acquired proper refrigerant recovery equipment and certified technicians. EPA's regional office in Chicago. The address is located on the back of the form. Records Keep copies of the technicians' certifications at the place of business or work site, if different. Keep copies of the self-certification form sent to the MPCA on site.