Refrigerator Recycling and Disposal

You just upgraded your refrigerator, which means you may have to recycle or dispose of the old one. You may not know how to remove the appliance if the retailer won't accept an exchange.

Why You Shouldn’t Dump It

An immediate thought would have been to dump the old refrigerator somewhere, but in many areas, this isn't legal. In some areas, appliances such as freezers and refrigerators are not allowed in landfills. Not to mention the additional fees you must pay if accepted. Before disposing or recycling refrigerators, it is important to remove harmful chemicals such as hydrochlorofluorocarbons and chlorofluorocarbons. It is important for you to know the names of these chemicals. Our planet's ozone layers are depleted by them.

Recycling is Best

The best way to get rid of an unwanted refrigerator is to recycle it. Our junk removal experts will remove the appliance for you and recycle it safely and environmentally friendly. Recyclable materials can also be repurposed to manufacture new appliances, reducing the need for new raw materials, and contributing to a greener environment.

Important Facts Refrigerator Recycling

Refrigerators contain aluminum, copper, and steel that are recyclable. In addition, the drawers and shelves in your fridge are made of metal, glass, and plastic, all of which can be recycled. The compressor motor of a refrigerator contains oil and mercury, both of which are toxic to the environment. Junk removal professionals will remove old appliances safely and carefully. As mentioned earlier, refrigerators contain chlorofluorocarbons that contribute to global warming. Prior to recycling the unit, the junk removal service will remove these.

Considering that many of the materials in an old refrigerator are recyclable, it's not recommended to dump it. Therefore, not recycling a refrigerator would be a loss. Using a junk removal company to assist with proper recycling would have immense environmental and economic benefits.

Hire a Junk Removal Service

When it comes to appliance removal and disposal, you should use a junk removal service! With Pro Junk Dispatch, you can get rid of your old appliances quickly and be environmentally friendly.

Pro Junk Dispatch provides an efficient, safe, and eco-friendly appliance removal service so you don’t need to worry about the pick-up or disposal of those old items. Not only that, but we make sure that your old appliances end up in the right place, whether it be a charity if the appliances are still functioning, or a recycling facility to ensure your appliance is disposed of in an eco-friendly way.