Before you jump on what looks like a good deal on a second-hand appliance being sold online — you should think twice.
The province’s fire marshal and chief electrical inspector are warning people to know where the appliance is coming from as flood-damaged appliances could be offered online. This could lead to a major fire risk to those who buy them without knowing their background.
You should not assume that any part of a flooded electrical installation or appliance is safe. You can take non-hazardous items to certain landfills at no charge and special debris pick-up is also being offered.
GNB is warning people not to use appliances that may have been damaged during the recent flooding and to know the origin of any second-hand appliance. For more information visit https://t.co/eHFYB5Z0vd #floodupdate pic.twitter.com/WJVGSCEFsi
— Saint John Energy (@SJENERGY) May 17, 2018
If you want to get rid of non-hazardous items like appliances you can take them to the Crane Mountain landfill for free. You can also find details about special debris pickup by clicking here.
