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White goods - fridges, freezers, cookers, washing machines, tumble dryers and dishwashers

Recycle at home

Recycle out of home

Yes, white goods - fridges, freezers, cookers, washing machines, tumble dryers and dishwashers can be recycled at some out of home recycling points.

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How to recycle white goods

  • If your item that is still in good working condition, check to see if your local authority offers a service for re-use, or donate it to a charity shop or furniture re-use organisation.

  • Often retailers will collect your unwanted electricals when they deliver your new one - especially larger items like TVs, fridges and freezers.

  • If your item is no longer working, check to see if your local authority offers a collection service for bulky electricals or take them to a Recycling Centre - find your nearest below.

Good to know

A simple repair could give an item a new lease of life and save you money too. Check whether it might be easy and cheap for an expert to make the repair for you or search online for guides to making simple repairs or to check such as  www.ifixit.com and www.espares.co.uk.

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