Can you recycle washing machines and white goods?
🏭 Recycling centre
Retailer take-back, scrap collection, council bulky waste or recycling centre
Washing machines, dishwashers, tumble dryers and cookers are large WEEE and mostly steel — scrap dealers will often collect them free, retailers offer take-back on delivery, and recycling centres accept them. Working machines are valuable to reuse charities. Disconnect and drain before moving.
Tips
- Scrap collectors usually take washing machines free
- Reuse charities PAT-test and rehome working appliances
Which bin does it go in?
Retailer take-back, scrap collection, council bulky waste or recycling centre
🏭 Find the nearest suitable location
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