White Goods

There are lots of ways to recycle your old white goods or even pass them on to be used again if they are still working. White goods are large domestic appliances used for routine chores including fridges, freezers, dishwashers, dryers and air conditioners.

Why should I recycle my white goods?

White goods contain significant amounts of metal, plastic, insulating material, refrigerant (gases) and other non-renewable and valuable materials. Recycling keeps these materials in use and out of landfills.

Fridges and freezers must be degassed at their end of life because they contain a refrigerant that is a very harmful greenhouse gas.

What happens to white goods when I recycle them?

White goods sent to reuse centres or second-hand dealers may be donated to someone in need, refurbished for reuse or resold.

To safely recycle a fridge, dishwasher, dryer or other appliances, the hazardous materials inside them such as gases, chemicals or heavy metals need to be removed. The appliance is then crushed or shredded for recycling. Steel, copper and plastics are recovered and reprocessed into new products.

For more information about white goods, the best options for disposing of your white goods, and to find a recycler nearest to you that accepts white goods, visit https://recyclingnearyou.com.au/whitegoods.