Recycling household appliances

Anything around the home with a plug, battery or cable can be recycled when you no longer need it.

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Which household appliances can be recycled?

Make sure your old electricals are turned into useful items like life-saving equipment and bicycles. You can recycle all these things and more.

Recycling and disposal of household appliances

Looking to recycle a fridge or microwave? There are a few ways to get rid of unwanted household appliances – whether they are in working order or not.

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Donate, repair or sell

If your fridge, washing machine or other electrical appliance is still usable, some charity shops or furniture re-use companies will accept donations of your white goods. Many even offer collection services.

If the item has stopped working, consider getting a quote for repair. A quick fix may be all it needs to give it a new lease of life and could be cheaper than buying a replacement. 

Alternatively, given that the item is still in working order, you could try to sell it on the internet.

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How to dispose of bulky household appliances

If the item has stopped working, consider getting a quote for repair. A quick fix may be all it needs to give it a new lease of life and could be cheaper than buying a replacement.

If repair isn’t economical, some retailers provide a disposal service for large household items like washing machines, fridge freezers and dishwashers when you buy a replacement appliance. These sellers can take your old item away when delivering your new one. They might charge a fee for this service.

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Find your nearest reuse and recycling point

The easiest way to find your local recycling points is to check our recycling locator. Some local councils offer a recycling collection service from your door. Or for a small fee, you can arrange a bulky waste collection to take away large electricals. All local councils have one or more household waste recycling centres where you can drop off your old electricals for recycling.

 

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