Find places to recycle fridges and freezers near you
Domestic fridges, freezers, fridge-freezers and small cooling appliances.
Other names include chest freezer, cooling appliances, fridge freezer, refrigerators.
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How to recycle fridges and freezers
Use a council, retailer or approved electrical collection. Cooling appliances need controlled treatment because they can contain refrigerant gases and oils.
Prepare fridges and freezers for recycling
- Remove food and defrost the appliance
- Secure loose shelves and doors for transport
- Keep the cooling circuit intact
What must stay out
Keep these items separate and check the site rules before you travel.
- Do not cut pipes or remove compressors
- Collections can charge and require the appliance outside
- Charities accept only safe and saleable units
Types of site to check
These site types can list fridges and freezers. Each provider sets its own limits and access rules.
- Recycling centres and tips
Council recycling centres accept many types of household waste. Check the council rules for booking, permits, proof of address, vehicle access and charges before travel.
- Charity donation points
Charity shops, donation banks and collection services for clean, safe and saleable goods. Each charity decides what its local shops can accept.
- Reuse shops and centres
Sites that accept usable household items for resale or redistribution. They can be at recycling centres or run as separate community projects.
- Electrical recycling points
Drop-off points for electrical items with a plug, battery or cable. Accepted item sizes vary by site.
- Reuse hubs and shops
Sites that accept usable household goods for resale, repair or redistribution. Local teams decide which items they can take.
- Household waste recycling centres
Council-run sites that accept many types of household recycling and waste. Local rules can cover booking, proof of address, vehicle permits and charges for some DIY waste.
- Retailer take-back points
Shops and delivery services that take back selected products or packaging. Rules depend on the product, the retailer and whether you are buying a replacement.
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Household products with a plug, battery, cable or crossed-out wheelie bin symbol.
- Large household appliances
Washing machines, tumble dryers, dishwashers, cookers and other large domestic electrical appliances.
Questions about recycling fridges and freezers
- Where can I recycle fridges and freezers?
- Enter your postcode in the local finder to search recycling centres and tips and charity donation points and reuse shops and centres and electrical recycling points and reuse hubs and shops and household waste recycling centres and retailer take-back points near you. Check the provider page before you travel because item lists and access rules can change.
- How should I prepare fridges and freezers for recycling?
- Use a council, retailer or approved electrical collection. Cooling appliances need controlled treatment because they can contain refrigerant gases and oils.
Sources for this guide
- Consumer products: recycling batteries and electrical waste
Office for Product Safety and Standards · Reviewed 14 August 2026
- Dispose of household waste
GOV.UK · Reviewed 14 August 2026