Separate route
Household refrigerators
Choose a provider that accepts this appliance and can arrange collection for your property.
Appliance types
Refrigeration appliances need a separate route
These appliances sit outside our standard accepted e-waste list.
Separate route
Freezers
Choose a provider that accepts this appliance and can arrange collection for your property.
Separate route
Bar fridges
Choose a provider that accepts this appliance and can arrange collection for your property.
Separate route
Commercial refrigeration
Choose a provider that accepts this appliance and can arrange collection for your property.
Separate route
Other cooling appliances
Choose a provider that accepts this appliance and can arrange collection for your property.
Preparation and access
Confirm instructions before moving a fridge
Follow the instructions from the provider that has accepted the appliance.
Appliance details
Provide the appliance type, dimensions, condition and quantity. Ask how it should be disconnected and prepared.
Property access
Describe stairs, lifts, narrow doors, parking and the proposed collection point before booking.
Use the right handling route
Keep the sealed system intact
Ask the chosen provider how it handles the appliance and its refrigerant. Do not dismantle the fridge or damage its sealed system.
Sealed system. Do not dismantle the appliance or interfere with its sealed system.
Fridge disposal options
Check a local appliance service
Confirm before handover. Check council collection rules, retailer removal options or a specialist appliance service against your fridge and address. Do not leave the appliance without an arranged collection.
Questions
Fridge disposal eligibility
Is a fridge included in standard free e-waste collection?
No. The standard accepted categories do not include refrigeration appliances.
What if the fridge is upstairs or in an apartment?
Describe stairs, lift access, door widths and the collection point to the provider before booking.
How should I prepare the fridge?
Follow the chosen provider’s instructions. Do not dismantle the appliance or interfere with its sealed system.
What should I ask the provider?
Confirm that it accepts the appliance, can manage the property access and will arrange the handover.