Rid-A-Fridge Program

$75 CASH BACK

We recycle, you get paid! Rid-a-Fridge makes it easy for residential electric customers to surrender old refrigerators and freezers. We recycle old, energy-draining working units for FREE and pay you. Residents on the islands of Hawaii, Maui and Oahu will receive $75 for each one.

Before you apply

Make sure you have your Contract ID # ready

To locate your Contract ID # on your electric bill, look in the top right corner of your bill under the service address. It starts with the number 3 and is eight digits long as seen in the example below.

How to Get Started >CLICK HERE<

Step 1: Retrieve the following information:

  • Contract ID# from your electric bill
  • Make, model, serial number, approximate age and size of your old working 14 cubic feet or larger fridge or freezer. (Sub Zero’s, built in fridge/freezers and walk in models do not qualify.)

Step 2: Call to schedule for a free pick-up. 537-5577 or toll-free 1-877-231-8222.

Step 3: The hauler will pick up your old fridge or freezer* (a receipt can be left upon request.) They will then submit the application on your behalf. Your rebate will be mailed to you within 6-8 weeks.

Together, we can make a difference in our communities, here’s how:

Big Island Bulk Recycling Event

Residents who live in the following zip codes: 96720, 96749, 96778, 96771, sign up to recycle your old, working 14 cubic foot or larger fridges and freezers. Bring them down to Keeau Middle School Saturday, September 28th. You’ll receive a $100 cash rebate for each unit on this day only. It’s our way of saying thank you for helping avoid adding to the landfill! Bring your friends, must haul/unload your own appliances.
Limited sign-ups available while funding lasts, you must submit the form by 9/25/24. click here to learn more.

Donate to a food bank

You can donate your $75 Rid-A-Fridge cash rebate and help feed families and keikis in need today. Hawaii Energy is proud to partner once again with The Food Basket and the Hawaii Food Bank to help bring assistance to Hawaii’s food insecure population.

7/1/24 Update: You can still donate to the Maui Food Bank to help provide meals for those who were and are still affected by the 2023 fire on their island by checking the box on the form. For every $1 donated, they are able to provide 4 full meals. By choosing to donate your tax deductible $75 Rid-A-Fridge rebate, your gift will provide 300 meals. For more information, visit MauiFoodBank.org.

To donate, simply check the appropriate box in “Section 2 – Rebate Payment Information” on your rebate application then sign next to it. See example below:

Promotions continue while funding lasts. We thank you for your support!