How much you get
Con Edison's own program pays you to recycle an old appliance rather than discounting a new one; the heat pump dryer rebate is a separate statewide program for income-qualified households.
Fridge/freezer recycling
Con Edison picks up a working secondary fridge or freezer free and pays you for it — no purchase required.
Room A/C recycling
Same pickup program, for a working window or through-wall air conditioner you're retiring.
NYSERDA heat pump dryer
Statewide program (not Con Edison-specific) for households at or below 150% of area median income.
If you're in one of New Rochelle's newer downtown apartment towers near the Metro-North station, check with your building management before assuming you can claim either program — building-owned appliances aren't eligible even if you pay the electric bill.
Source: Con Edison appliance recycling rebates and NYSERDA Appliance Upgrade Program
Buying the right appliance in New Rochelle
New Rochelle's downtown redevelopment around the Metro-North station has added thousands of new apartment units in the last several years, many with compact ventless laundry closets by design. A heat pump dryer is essentially made for that layout since it never needs an exterior vent, though it does run 20 to 40 minutes longer per cycle than a standard vented model. In the city's older single-family neighborhoods further from downtown, adding a heat pump dryer where a vented one used to sit is a straightforward like-for-like swap. Browse heat pump dryers at Home Depot →
An induction cooktop is worth the consideration if you're renovating a kitchen either downtown or in one of New Rochelle's older Tudor-style homes near the Sound — it boils water faster and keeps the surface cooler than a standard electric range. You'll need magnetic cookware, so check your current set before buying. Browse induction cooktops at Home Depot → or induction ranges →
Be realistic about timing: these rebates are for replacing an appliance you already own, not for furnishing a new unit from scratch, and the smaller recycling payment rarely justifies retiring something that still works.
How to claim it
- Confirm you own the appliance (not the building) if you're in a downtown rental or condo before scheduling anything
- Schedule a free Con Edison pickup for the old unit and buy an ENERGY STAR-qualified replacement with a dated receipt
- Apply through NYSERDA before shopping if you're income-eligible for the heat pump dryer voucher
Appliance installers and retailers in New Rochelle
Browse our directory of real, currently-reviewed contractors and retailers serving New Rochelle — filtered to this area, not a generic national list.
Common questions
Can renters in New Rochelle's new downtown towers get the appliance rebate?
Only if you personally own the appliance rather than the building supplying it — check your lease or building management before assuming eligibility.
Is there a New Rochelle-specific appliance program beyond Con Edison and NYSERDA?
Not currently. Both programs on this page run the same way here as they do across the rest of Con Edison's Westchester territory.
How long does Con Edison's recycling pickup take to schedule?
You book it directly on Con Edison's website and pick an available date; the pickup itself, including hauling the unit from inside your home, is free.
Other rebates in New Rochelle
Heat Pump Insulation & Air Sealing Battery Storage EV Charger Windows & Doors Smart Thermostats Water Heater Solar HRV & Ventilation
Downtown growth meets an older housing stock
New Rochelle added roughly 5,000 new residential units downtown over the past decade under its LOR (Livable, Oceanfront, Renaissance) redevelopment plan, alongside neighborhoods of single-family homes dating back to the early 1900s near Long Island Sound. That split matters for appliances specifically — new construction rarely has the venting constraints that push older homes toward a heat pump dryer, but it also often comes with smaller laundry closets where a compact ventless unit is the only option that physically fits.
Your utility: Con Edison
Con Edison bills New Rochelle the same way it does the rest of southern Westchester. Check Con Edison’s rebates page →, the City of New Rochelle sustainability page →, and NYSERDA’s Appliance Upgrade Program → before buying.
Next steps
View all New Rochelle rebate programs → or get quotes from local installers →. Contact us → if something here looks out of date.