Household appliances are second only to automobiles in the amount of recycled steel generated on an annual basis. Numerous other materials are also commonly rescued from retired washers, driers, refrigerators, stoves and such. Aluminum, copper, recyclable plastics and CFC refrigeration can all be salvaged.
In 1993 appliance manufacturers created an organization to support recycling efforts and research methods for improvement. Their website also includes a source for every major company. If you want specific information about how to recycle a household product, you can find a link to its manufacturer here.