Fridge / Freezers
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 refrigerant gas is removed by a licensed contractor. Fridges are then recycled as scrap metal.
Last updated on 23 September 2024