Abstract: This invention involves a method for recycling Freon by the use of an appropriate valve that is attached to the Freon source in the appliance. The appliance can be a refrigerator, an air conditioner or any structure using Freon. The valve is so constructed so as to have a puncture means which taps the Freon supply tube or other supply and conveys the Freon into a collection vessel which can be hermetically sealed once the Freon is collected. The collecting vessel is then brought to a collection center where the collected Freon is recycled and reused. This invention provides a valuable ecological function and also an incentive for the reuse of this material.