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Washing machines, tumble dryers, dishwashers, cookers and other large domestic electrical appliances.

Other names include cookers, dishwashers, tumble dryers, washing machines, white goods.

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    Collection and take-back services

    Use these services if no nearby place lists white goods and large appliances.

    Find your local councilGOV.UK sends you to the council that manages household recycling and waste services for your postcode.EmmausLocal Emmaus communities accept selected furniture and household goods for reuse. Collection coverage varies.GOV.UK household waste serviceGOV.UK sends residents to the council service for household waste and recycling.British Heart Foundation furniture collectionCharity shops accept selected saleable goods. Furniture and electrical shops can also collect suitable larger items from some addresses.Currys electrical recyclingCurrys accepts electrical items for recycling in stores and offers take-back options with some deliveries.British Heart FoundationCharity shops accept selected saleable goods. Furniture and electrical shops can also collect suitable larger items from some addresses.Electrical retailer take-backRetailers can take back old electrical products under UK waste electrical rules. The service depends on the retailer and the item size.Recycle Now white goods guidanceRecycle Now explains common preparation steps and local recycling routes for white goods.Recycle Your Electricals locatorA postcode search for nearby electrical recycling and donation points.

    How to recycle white goods and large appliances

    Use a council, retailer or charity collection. Safe working appliances can be suitable for reuse.

    Possible recycling routes
    Recycling centres and tipsCharity donation pointsReuse shops and centresElectrical recycling pointsReuse hubs and shopsHousehold waste recycling centresRetailer take-back points

    Prepare white goods and large appliances for recycling

    • Disconnect water and power safely
    • Drain hoses
    • Remove personal items and secure loose parts

    What must stay out

    Keep these items separate and check the site rules before you travel.

    • Collection services can charge and require safe access
    • Charities accept only suitable saleable appliances
    • Fridges and freezers use a controlled cooling appliance route

    Types of site to check

    These site types can list white goods and large appliances. 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.

    Related item guides

    • Electrical items

      Household products with a plug, battery, cable or crossed-out wheelie bin symbol.

    • Fridges and freezers

      Domestic fridges, freezers, fridge-freezers and small cooling appliances.

    • Furniture

      Household tables, chairs, sofas, beds, wardrobes, cabinets and similar large items.

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    Questions about recycling white goods and large appliances

    Where can I recycle white goods and large appliances?
    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 white goods and large appliances for recycling?
    Use a council, retailer or charity collection. Safe working appliances can be suitable for reuse.

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