White goods
Fridges, freezers and whitegoods may be reused, repaired or recycled.
Disposal options
- If reusable, drop off for free at Goodies Junction at:
- Contact a business who specialises in the reconditioning and recycling of such items:
- Fyshwick Appliances Ph: 6280 0551
- Contact a business specialising in the collection, recycling and/or reuse of metal, such as:
- Materials made predominantly of metal (80%) can be dropped off for free at:
- Consider booking a free bulky waste collection. Follow the preparation requirements provided when booking (conditions apply).
Why?
Whitegoods contain recoverable metal that can be reused, reducing the demand for energy intensive, mined raw materials. Air conditioners and refrigerators run on hydrofluorocarbons, a refrigerant that releases tonnes of carbon dioxide when not properly removed before recycling.
Related items
This may include Ovens; fridges; refrigerators; freezers; microwaves; mini fridges; bar fridges; dryers; washing machines; dishwasher; washing dryer; stove; clothes dryer.