Fridges and freezers
Including American-style fridge freezers and chest freezers.
WEEE recycling · Ipswich
Fridge freezer disposal and electrical waste collection in Ipswich
Fridges, freezers, TVs, washing machines, computers and other electrical items collected from homes and businesses and recycled under WEEE rules.
- Fridges degassed at licensed sites
- Data-bearing devices handled securely
- Home and business collections
Fridge freezer disposal and electrical waste collection: what to expect
Electrical waste, known as WEEE (waste electrical and electronic equipment), cannot go in household bins or skips. Many items contain hazardous parts, such as the refrigerant gases in fridges and freezers or the mercury in old fluorescent tubes, and almost all of them contain metals and plastics that can be recovered.
We collect electrical items from homes, offices, landlords and businesses across Ipswich, from a single fridge freezer to a full office of IT equipment. Everything goes to an authorised treatment facility, where hazardous parts are removed safely and materials are recovered for recycling.
If you are buying a new appliance, the retailer may offer to take your old one away. If not, or if you have several items to get rid of, our collection service is the simplest option.
Electrical items we collect
Large appliances
Washing machines, dryers, dishwashers, cookers and ovens.
TVs and monitors
Flat screens and older CRT sets.
Computers and IT
PCs, laptops, servers, printers and phones, with secure data handling.
Small appliances
Kettles, microwaves, vacuums and power tools.
Lighting
Fluorescent tubes and lamps, handled as hazardous waste.
Disposing of electrical waste correctly
Why fridges are special
Fridges and freezers contain refrigerant gases and insulating foams that can damage the ozone layer or add to climate change if released. They must be degassed at a specialist facility, which is why they cannot go in a skip.
Data on devices
Computers, phones and storage devices can hold personal and business data. We can wipe data to a recognised standard or destroy drives, with certificates provided for business customers.
Business WEEE
Businesses must keep electrical waste separate and pass it to an authorised carrier, with the correct paperwork. Hazardous WEEE such as fridges and fluorescent tubes needs a hazardous waste consignment note.
Reuse first
Working appliances can often be refurbished and reused. Let us know if an item works and we will try to send it for reuse.
How it works
Tell us what you have
Photos and a description help us plan safe handling.
Quote and paperwork
A fixed price and the right documents for the waste type.
Safe collection
Packaged and transported by trained staff.
Licensed disposal
Taken to a permitted facility, with records provided.
What affects the price of fridge and electrical waste
Every job is priced individually. These are the main factors.
- Item type
- Fridges and freezers cost more to process than small appliances.
- Quantity
- Several items collected together cost less each.
- Access
- Upstairs flats and tight spaces take more time.
- Data destruction
- Certified data wiping or drive destruction is priced separately.
Why choose Ipswich Waste
Registered waste carrier
Every collection comes with a waste transfer note, so you can prove your waste was handled legally.
Recycling first
Waste is sorted at licensed sites so rubble, metal, wood, card and green waste are recycled.
Fixed prices
Clear quotes agreed before we start, including permits and disposal.
Local and fast
Based in Ipswich, with next-day service across most IP postcodes.
Fridge and electrical waste across Ipswich and nearby
We cover Ipswich and the surrounding towns, villages and business parks, including:
- Ipswich town centre
- Ipswich Waterfront
- Chantry
- Whitton
- Rushmere St Andrew
- Kesgrave
- Martlesham
- Woodbridge
- Felixstowe
- Claydon
- Bramford
- Sproughton
- Pinewood
- Copdock
- Capel St Mary
- Hadleigh
- Needham Market
- Stowmarket
- Ransomes Europark
- Futura Park
Frequently asked questions
Can I put a fridge in a skip?
No. Fridges and freezers must go to a specialist facility to have their gases removed safely.
Do you collect from upstairs flats?
Yes. We carry appliances down from any floor.
Do you wipe data from computers?
Yes. Data can be wiped or drives destroyed, with certificates for businesses.
Can you collect one item?
Yes, from single appliances to full office clearances.
Do you collect fluorescent tubes?
Yes. They contain mercury and are handled as hazardous waste.
What happens to the items?
They are taken to an authorised treatment facility where materials are recovered for recycling.
Book fridge and electrical waste in Ipswich
Tell us what you need and we will confirm a fixed price.