Fridge Recycling and Disposal For Business
Pure Planet Recycling offers a fridge recycling and disposal service to business customers. Whether you’re an office, retail outlet, school, or warehouse, we safely collect and dispose of your refrigeration units.
We collect everything from under-counter fridges to large commercial refrigeration units. As an Authorised Treatment Facility (ATF), we ensure each item is handled, transported, and recycled in line with UK hazardous waste regulations. We make fridge disposal safe, compliant, and hassle-free.
Our own fleet of vehicles enables secure, nationwide collections. At the point of collection, we issue a Hazardous Waste Consignment Note detailing the quantity, type, and weight of fridges collected. This provides a fully auditable trail of disposal.
All units are processed at a UK fridge recycling plant. Specialist equipment safely extracts gases, oils, and other hazardous components before materials are recycled. Because we handle large volumes, we’re able to offer competitive pricing to all business clients.
Please note: we only collect fridges from commercial premises. Domestic customers can find their local recycling location here.
How Does Our Fridge Recycling Service Work?
Booking a collection of old fridges and freezers is as easy as:
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You send us a list or photos of the fridges.
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We provide a quote based on refrigeration type, volume, and location.
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We collect and handle all loading, transport and compliance.
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We transport the waste back to our licensed recycling facility.
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Once the recycling is complete, we issue a recycling report via email.
What Type Of Fridges/Freezers Do We Recycle?
Domestic Fridges
Domestic Freezers
American Fridge/Freezers
Medical Fridges
Vending Machines
Commercial Refrigeration
Dehumidifiers
Water Coolers
Hotel Room Fridges
Why Businesses Choose Us To Recycle Their Fridges?
Fully insured, including for transport and waste handling
Based in the South East with national coverage
Licensed by the Environment Agency and ATF registered
Detailed duty of care and destruction paperwork supplied
SafeContractor and ISO14001 certified
Trusted by schools, offices, retailers, manufacturers, and public sector organisations
Ready to get your fridges and freezers collected? Call us on 01234 315496, or fill in our contact form.
How Is A Fridge Recycled?
Have you ever wondered how a Fridge is recycled once you dispose of it? What happens to each section and the harmful gases contained within? This is the process used by the fridge freezer recycling plant:
1. Preparation
The first step is to remove any food, liquids, trays and shelves within the fridge.
2. Degassing
The fridge/freezer is then degassed to remove the hazardous gasses and oils. This stage of the process also involves removing the compressor and condenser.
3. Shredding and Fraction Segregation
An industrial shredder then breaks the fridge into small pieces. This separates the metal, plastic, and insulation foam.
4. Sieving
A sieve removes the polyurethane (PUR) foam from the other materials. The foam is then heated to release blowing agent gases.
5. Magnetic Separation
The shredded materials pass under a magnet. This removes ferrous metal, which is then reused in the manufacturing chain.
6. Eddy Current Separation/Air Separator
The remaining materials pass through an eddy current separator and air separator. This process segregates plastic from non-ferrous metals. The separated materials are then reused as recycled materials.
Both Stage 2 and Stage 3 happen an inert Nitrogen Atmosphere to reduce the risk of fire.
This process maximises the amount of materials that you can recycle.
Fridge Recycling FAQ
Pure Planet Recycling only offers a fridge collection service for business customers. We recommend finding a local recycling facility, which you can find here. You can also ask your local council if they offer a collection service.
The cost of recycling a fridge varies depending on the size, number and type. Please get in touch with us for an accurate collection price.
As fridges are hazardous waste, you must receive the correct paperwork for disposal. Anyone who collects end-of-life fridges must be a waste carrier and provide a Hazardous Waste Consignment Note. This details the type, volume and weight of the fridge. It should also show who is transporting the fridge and the disposal point.
In most cases, your local scrap metal yard will not accept fridges for recycling. Fridge plants need a license to recycle them. Unfortunately, fridges do not hold a scrap value.
As a fridge is hazardous waste, you usually can not put fridges into a skip. Please check with the supplier before doing so as surcharges may apply.
