{"id":685,"date":"2021-05-17T16:56:21","date_gmt":"2021-05-17T15:56:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clearitwaste.co.uk\/furniture-disposal\/?page_id=685"},"modified":"2021-05-19T11:16:43","modified_gmt":"2021-05-19T10:16:43","slug":"can-i-take-old-fridge-to-the-tip","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.clearitwaste.co.uk\/furniture-disposal\/white-goods-removal\/can-i-take-old-fridge-to-the-tip\/","title":{"rendered":"Can I Take My Old Fridge To The Tip?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Can I Take My Old Fridge To The Tip?<\/h1>
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Many people wonder whether they can take their old fridge or freezer to the tip to dispose of it, and the simple answer is yes. However, there are a lot of things to consider before doing so.<\/span><\/p>\n

Our expert furniture removal team explains how to decide whether taking your fridge to the tip is the right option for you, and provides tips to ensure your trip to the tip is successful if you do decide to dispose of your fridge in this way.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>
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Can you take a fridge to the tip?<\/h2>
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Households across the UK are able to take fridges and all white goods to the local recycling centre for disposal, since the tip is a specialist site where materials can be accepted, separated and begin their journey to being recycled.<\/span><\/p>\n

Although not all local recycling centres accept all categories of waste, so it is vital that you consult with your local tip first to ensure that they are suitable for white goods disposal, and find out whether they accept fridges at all. You can find the contact details for your local recycling centre using <\/span>this handy tool<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

However, whilst taking your old fridge is an option, there are some benefits and drawbacks of doing so, all of which are worth considering before you make the journey: <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>
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Once broken down, transportation can be a tricky task. Unless you already own a large vehicle or van, you most likely will not be able to fit the whole unit in your car – this means either borrowing a car from a friend, or renting one. With some disposal centres banning the use of vans to drop off household waste, it\u2019s always best to check with your local tip to see their requirements to save a wasted journey.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>
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Advantages of taking a fridge to the tip<\/h3>
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