System and method for recycling non-reusable refrigerant containers

摘要

A system and method for recycling non-reusable refrigerant transport containers. At least one intact refrigerant transport container is received into a sealed chamber. The refrigerant transport container is punctured to release residual refrigerant, which is removed and compressed. The container is shredded and/or compacted. A refrigerant transport container deposit program is provided, comprising: encoding a deposit container prior to use; receiving the encoded spent container and releasing the imposed deposit; automatically removing residual refrigerant from the spent container; and recycling materials from the refrigerant transport container. A database storing a record relating to the encoded refrigerant transport containers may be employed for tracking.

主权项

1. A method for recycling refrigerant, comprising:
receiving a container having refrigerant content; determining an identification of the container; automatically determining a refrigerant content of the container; removing substantially all refrigerant content from the container; and accounting for the received container in an automated database.