ARCA Chosen for Contract by Power Company

Appliance Recycling Centers of America, Inc. has been selected by the United Illuminating Company and the Connecticut Light & Power Company to handle a joint appliance recycling program in the utilities' service territories for this year.

ARCA began collecting and recycling operations for the current program this month. Initially, the program will focus on the southwestern area of Connecticut.

Edward Cameron, president and CEO, said, "We are encouraged by the renewed interest of East Coast electric utility companies in promoting energy efficiency through appliance recycling. By removing working but inefficient household appliances from service, utilities can make a significant impact in reducing electricity consumption, thereby helping to control the need for building costly new power generation facilities."