Fridges and freezers contain refrigerant gases (CFCs or HFCs) that damage the ozone layer and contribute to climate change. They're classified as WEEE and must be recycled at specialist facilities.
If you're buying a new fridge, the retailer must take your old one. Currys, AO.com, and John Lewis all offer this. Usually arranged at point of sale.
BCP: £37.50, 2–3 week wait. Dorset Council: £30, up to 4 weeks. Both require you to move the fridge to the kerbside — that's 50-80kg to carry yourself.
All Dorset recycling centres accept fridges in the WEEE bay. You'll need a way to transport it — fridges don't fit in most cars.
Same-day collection from your kitchen. We unplug it, carry it out, and take it to a WEEE-compliant recycling centre. Defrost the night before if possible.
TipRun collects from your kitchen, WEEE recycled. From £60.
No — fridges are WEEE items containing refrigerant gas. They must go to specialist WEEE recycling. Skip companies won't accept them.
Ideally yes — defrost the night before. But collection services (including TipRun) will take it either way.
Retailer take-back is free when buying a new fridge. Recycling centres are free but you need to transport it. Council collection costs £30–37.50.
