Fridge and Freezer Recycling (Cat 12)
UK-wide business collection enquiries for unwanted fridges and freezers.
Request a collection quoteCommercial fridge and freezer recycling
Our fridge and freezer recycling service covers unwanted commercial cooling appliances from business kitchens, retail premises and laboratories. Catering refrigerators, display fridges and chest freezers can vary considerably in size, weight and refrigerant type. Share the appliance details, dimensions and loading access, identifying any contents or residues that remain. Collection does not confirm refrigerant removal or a particular specialist treatment process.
Business refrigeration equipment requires collection planning around appliance size, access, condition and refrigerant-containing systems.
Examples for collection
This list is not exhaustive. Tell us about other electrical items in the same load and our team can review them together.
- Chest freezersStaff-room and store freezers replaced when no longer required.
- Display fridgesRetail cabinets and counter units withdrawn during a shop refresh.
- Catering refrigeratorsKitchen and catering equipment removed at the end of a fit-out.
- Cold roomsModular refrigerated rooms dismantled during a refurbishment.
Prepare cooling appliances for collection
List appliance types
Identify upright, chest, display, catering and laboratory refrigeration equipment with quantities.
Provide sizes and condition
Share dimensions and flag damaged units or equipment that is not empty, disconnected or ready to move.
Review the removal route
Describe doorways, stairs, floors, lifts and loading access for bulky appliances.
Specialist routes for cooling appliances
We arrange onward recycling and treatment based on the electrical waste being collected and your location.
Fridges and freezers contain refrigerants, insulation, metals, plastics and electrical components. Their route differs from ordinary small WEEE with onward facilities depending on the waste stream and collection location.
The importance of recycling fridges and freezers
Cooling appliances contain refrigerants, insulation, metals and electrical components that require specialist handling. Recycling fridges and freezers ensures refrigerants are managed correctly and metals and plastics are recovered rather than landfilled.
Discuss your fridge and freezer recycling requirements
Tell us what needs collecting from your business. Our team will review the equipment, quantities and location before discussing collection arrangements.
Fridge and Freezer Recycling FAQs
Can commercial fridges and freezers be collected?
Yes. Display fridges, under-counter units, chest freezers and other commercial cooling appliances can be discussed.
Do appliances need to be empty before collection?
Yes. Appliances should be emptied, defrosted and disconnected before collection.
Why do fridges need specialist recycling?
Cooling appliances contain refrigerants and insulation that must be handled correctly before metals and plastics are recovered.