Oʻahu and Hawaiʻi Island and Maui County customers, Hawaii · Rebate
Hawaii Energy Rid-A-Fridge
Run by Hawaii Energy
Hawaii Energy picks up an old, working refrigerator or freezer (14 cu. ft. or larger) for free and pays $75 for each one. No purchase needed.
Amounts
How much you get
$75 for each refrigerator or freezer picked up, mailed within 6-8 weeks. Pick-up is free.
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
There is one rule.
Residential Hawaiian Electric customers. The Rid-A-Fridge page names the islands of Hawaiʻi, Maui and Oʻahu; the appliances page says Hawaiʻi island, Maui County and Oʻahu.
Equipment
What equipment counts
The program sets these minimums.
Old, working refrigerator or freezer of 14 cubic feet or larger. Sub-Zero, built-in and walk-in models don't qualify.
Applying
How to apply
You apply by phone.
- Gather your Contract ID and the old unit's details.
Make, model, serial number, approximate age and size.
- Call to schedule a free pick-up.
537-5577 or toll-free 1-877-231-8222.
- The hauler picks up the unit and submits the application for you.
- Receive your $75 check.
Mailed within 6-8 weeks.
Contract ID from your electric bill (8 digits, starts with 3)
Make, model, serial number, approximate age and size of the old unit
Forms and instructions, including for applying by mailHawaii Energy - Appliance Recycling Program · Hawaii Energy - Appliance Rebates
Questions about applying877-231-8222 or hawaiienergy@honeywell.com
Stacking
Use it with
Can’t be combined withHawaii Energy Refrigerator Trade-Up Rebate
Your address
Next steps
Check that it covers your address. Then, if you want, ask for a contractor quote.
Is it available at your address?
Before anything else
Your quote request is in If a contractor we work with serves your ZIP, they can contact you. We take one request per person; contact us to change it.
Get an email if this program changes
We'll write if its amount, status or deadline changes. Nothing else.
FAQ
Questions
How much does Hawaii Energy Rid-A-Fridge pay?
$75 for each refrigerator or freezer picked up, mailed within 6-8 weeks. Pick-up is free.
Do I need to be a Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi Island or Maui County customer?
Yes. It’s only for homes in Oʻahu and Hawaiʻi Island and Maui County customers, Hawaii. See Do I qualify for the details.
Is it still available?
Yes. It was open when we last checked, on October 27, 2026.
Do I have to buy a new fridge?
No. No purchase or trade-in is needed; you're paid for each old working unit you recycle.
Can I donate the rebate?
Yes. Check the donation box on the rebate application to give your $75 to The Food Basket or the Hawaii Food Bank; it's tax deductible.
Plain words
Words used on this page
References
Sources
This page is built from these official pages, run by the program itself.
- Hawaii Energy - Rid-A-Fridge Program
- Hawaii Energy - Appliance Recycling Program
- Hawaii Energy - Appliance Rebates
When one of these pages changes, we re-check this page against it.
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