What action is prohibited under EPA 608 during servicing to protect the environment?

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What action is prohibited under EPA 608 during servicing to protect the environment?

Handling refrigerants during service is about preventing releases to the air. Venting refrigerants to the atmosphere is prohibited because it releases substances that damage the environment, including contributing to climate change and, for ozone-depleting substances, harming the ozone layer. The proper approach is to recover the refrigerant using certified equipment, and then either recycle or reclaim it for reuse, or send it to an EPA-approved facility if reclaiming. Reclaiming and recovering refrigerants, along with using EPA-approved recovery equipment, are the required practices that keep refrigerants out of the atmosphere.

Handling refrigerants during service is about preventing releases to the air. Venting refrigerants to the atmosphere is prohibited because it releases substances that damage the environment, including contributing to climate change and, for ozone-depleting substances, harming the ozone layer. The proper approach is to recover the refrigerant using certified equipment, and then either recycle or reclaim it for reuse, or send it to an EPA-approved facility if reclaiming. Reclaiming and recovering refrigerants, along with using EPA-approved recovery equipment, are the required practices that keep refrigerants out of the atmosphere.

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