Water Coolers Bulky Item Pick Up Repair, Don’t Replace!Instead of buying new, support local businesses by having them repair and refurbish broken items. Search for repair options in your area. Consider DonationIf the water cooler is still usable, please donate. Visit Athens’ Material Reuse page for ideas. Bulky Item CollectionWater coolers may be collected as a bulky item, please check with your city page for collection options (residential or commercial). Bulky Item collection options may vary depending on your city.To schedule a bulky item pickup place an order online or call Athens’ Customer Service Department at 888-336-6100. Never Throw in the Garbage Water coolers contain freon, oil and other hazardous waste from their electronic components. Don’t throw them away because they can leach toxic chemicals into the environment. Ways to Reduce Choose an Energy Saving Water Cooler Look for an ENERGY STAR® certified model, which saves energy and money on operating costs. ENERGY STAR® is a government-backed certification for energy efficient appliances. Did You Know? The Water Cooler and Workplace Culture Before reusable water bottles were popular, office employees used to gather around the water cooler to get cups of water during the day. It was an informal meeting place where people could chat. The water cooler became a valuable part of workplace culture and led tech leaders to design company spaces to promote even more collaboration. Read more from Inverse.