Air Conditioners

Contain various hazardous materials including refrigerant which has ozone-depleting substances. It is a legal requirement to have the refrigerant removed by an authorised recycler.

Before you throw it out

Keep intact.

How/where to dispose of it

Recycle via Council’s recycling and waste depots.

Will it cost anything to get rid of?

A small refrigerant removal (degassing) fee will apply.

What happens to it after we receive it?

The air conditioners have their refrigerant gas removed by a licenced contractor. They are then recycled as scrap metal.

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Last updated on 28 August 2024