Everything But The Weed

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It’s crucial that you discard of your old fridge freezer in the right way. Around 3 million fridge freezers are thrown out every year in the UK. Some of the harmful metals that can be found in fridge freezers are mercury and nickel. These hazardous materials can seep into the earth and contaminate soil as well as groundwater supplies. However, when disposed of correctly, the valuable natural resources and highly-engineered materials present in electronics can be very valuable in the production of new products. Furthermore, remanufacturing with recycled products reduces air and water pollution as well as carbon emissions.

Admittedly it can be quite difficult to dispose of appliances as large as a fridges and freezers with charges for collection amounting to anything up to £30. Your best option is to call your local authority and ask for a disposal service. They will charge you, but there may be some help available to those who can’t afford to pay the collection fee. Local authorities are obliged to help you dispose of the item. You may opt to discard the unwanted item yourself freezers yourself to a designated area free of charge. This is where the local authority can help, they can tell you the closest hazardous waste recycling site or simply look online.

The fridge freezer lifespan is on average 11 years. If it your appliance was made before 2000, there’s a high chance thatit contains Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) like Chloroflurocarbons (CFC) or Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFC) built-in to their insulation material. These manmade compounds are comprised of carbon, chlorine, fluorine and hydrogen. CFC molecules were broken down by UV radiation and can release a Chlorine atom which can damage the ozone layer. These compounds can be discovered are present in other appliances too, such as washing machines.