What should be done with recovered refrigerant?

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The key idea is to prevent any release of refrigerant and get it processed correctly. When refrigerant is recovered, it must be kept in a tightly closed recovery cylinder that is clearly labeled with the refrigerant type. This keeps the gas from escaping and protects people and the environment.

After it's captured, the refrigerant should be routed to the appropriate path—recycling, reclamation, or proper disposal—through facilities and procedures that comply with regulations. Recycling reuses the refrigerant with some cleaning, reclamation restores it to near virgin quality, and disposal handles refrigerants that can’t be reclaimed or recycled.

Venting or releasing refrigerant into the atmosphere is harmful to the ozone layer and climate and is illegal under environmental regulations. Storing recovered refrigerant in an open container or disposing of it in trash also violates safety and regulatory requirements. The labeled recovery cylinder ensures safe handling, transport, and proper processing according to the rules.