Call-out fee: £49 — covers our team travelling to you. Item prices are on top.
Fridges and freezers contain refrigerant gases that can't just go to landfill — they need specialist WEEE recycling. In Christchurch, where mix of bungalows and semi-detached houses properties are typical across Highcliffe, Mudeford and Somerford, getting a fridge out of the kitchen and into a van isn't something most people can do alone. We collect from your kitchen, load it safely, and take it to a WEEE-compliant recycling centre where the gas is properly extracted and materials recovered. Older demographic with high proportion of bungalows. Popular retirement destination. Highcliffe has a mix of family homes and retirement properties. Whether you're upgrading your kitchen or clearing a property, we'll have your old fridge gone within the hour.
While we're there: add a washing machine (£50), dishwasher (£45), or bags of rubbish (£12/bag)
Better value
Your fridge + call-out = £99 total. A half load is £179 — just £80 more to fill half the van.
BCP Council will collect a fridge as part of their bulky waste service for £37.50 for up to 3 items. But the wait is 2–3 weeks, and items must be left at the kerbside by 6:30am on collection day. no access to the property. online booking only. That means dragging a heavy fridge to your front boundary yourself — not ideal for something that weighs 50-80kg.
| Council | TipRun | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £37.50 for up to 3 items | from £50 |
| Wait time | 2–3 weeks | Same-day available |
| You move it? | Yes — to the kerbside | No — from your kitchen |
| WEEE compliant | Yes | Yes — certified recycling |
| Disconnect it? | You must | We unplug from the wall |
You can take a fridge to Millhams Recycling Centre (1.5 miles from Christchurch), but you'll need a way to transport it — fridges don't fit in most car boots. If you use a van or trailer, you'll need a permit. Van/trailer permit required (free, apply online). The WEEE bay at the tip requires you to lift the fridge into the container yourself. A TipRun collection means we do all the heavy lifting, right from your kitchen.
Many bungalows with single-level access. Some Highcliffe properties have steep driveways. Mudeford Quay area has narrow access roads. For fridge removal, please defrost the fridge the night before if possible and unplug it from the wall. If you have an American-style fridge with a water line, please turn off the water supply before we arrive. Free parking on most residential streets. Town centre has pay-and-display. Highcliffe and Mudeford can be tight in summer.
“Had a fridge and washing machine to get rid of. Both gone in 20 minutes. No faff.”
— Lisa T., Highcliffe
From £50. Same-day collection available.
You have three options: book BCP Council bulky waste collection (£37.50 for up to 3 items, 2–3 weeks wait), take it to Millhams Recycling Centre yourself, or book TipRun from £50 for same-day collection from your kitchen.
Yes — all fridges and freezers we collect in Christchurch go to WEEE-compliant recycling centres. The refrigerant gas is safely extracted and materials like metal and plastic are recycled.
Ideally defrost it the night before — it makes collection cleaner and easier. But we'll take it either way, defrosted or not.
We can remove freestanding fridges and pull-out integrated units. If it needs unplumbing or electrical disconnection beyond a wall plug, arrange that beforehand.
Fridge removal in Christchurch starts from £50. That covers collection from your kitchen, safe transport, and WEEE-compliant recycling. Add a washing machine for £15 while we're there.
