Whether you’re moving, renovating, or just switching out your old household appliances, one question inevitably arises – what to do with old appliances? They’re clunky, big, and sometimes still working, but you have no use for them.
So do you just leave them outside by the bins and hope someone collects them, do you take them out to a landfill, or is there something else you can do?
Well, we’re here to tell you that there is an awesome way to solve this conundrum that’s painless, mostly hassle-free, and eco-friendly. And the solution is… recycling! We all know we can recycle daily junk that collects around the house, but there’s more to it.
Now, you must be wondering – where can I recycle old appliances? That’s why we’re here.
We’ll give you an overview of the best places for recycling! Let’s get to it!
Which Household Appliances Can Be Recycled?
Before we give you the places to go, we need you to know what exactly you can recycle. Here’s the list:
- Washing machines
- Fridges
- Microwaves
- Toasters
- Laptops
- Speakers
- Joysticks
- Electric kettles
Those are the most common appliances that people bring in to recycle, but they’re not the only ones. Anything along those lines can be recycled, but to be sure, always give the place you’re recycling a call to check.
Best Places To Recycle
Now that you know what you can recycle, here are some of the best places to do so:
Scrap Metal Recycling Facilities
There are often places that will take any items made of metal that can be recycled and the good thing about them is that they will buy your scraps off you. They’re not strictly reserved for household appliances, so don’t be surprised if you see car parts and other metal scraps from daily life.
But, it’s a win-win situation for everyone involved, so why not give it a shot?
Appliance Manufacturers
The United States Environmental Agency has created a voluntary partnership program, called the Responsible Appliances Disposal (RAD) that allows retailers and manufacturers, among others, to dispose of old (20+ years) refrigerators.
By entering into this program, manufacturers take on the responsibility of collecting old refrigerated appliances and recycling them according to environmental standards.
Manufacturers that are part of this program are:
- LG
- Samsung
- Panasonic
- GE
- Hisense
- Insignia
Utility Companies
Several dozen utility companies are also part of the RAD program, which means that you can contact them and get their help to recycle your old refrigerator.
It’s important to note that fridges are a different category of appliances because of the refrigerants that require special handling. That’s why it’s best to allow trained professionals to take it off your hands.
Removal Service
Lastly, you can contact your local appliance removal service that will come and collect your household appliances and take them to the nearest recycling point or manufacturer, without you having to worry.
Don’t hesitate to contact Wee Haul Junk and get help with responsibly disposing of your unwanted old appliances!
Call us today!
