White goods are classed as electrical waste under the WEEE Regulations 2013. This means they can't be skipped or dumped; they must be processed by a licensed carrier who will recover materials, remove hazardous substances, and keep records. Fridges and freezers also contain refrigerant gas, which is regulated under F-gas rules — this gas must be extracted professionally before recycling can happen. When we collect white goods from your Coseley address, you'll receive a waste transfer note confirming the appliance has been handed to an authorised treatment facility, not an unlicensed scrapyard.
Most white goods — washing machines, dryers, dishwashers, cookers, and fridge freezers — are sent to specialist dismantlers who separate metals, plastics, and glass for resale or remanufacturing. Compressors from fridges are drained of oil and refrigerant before the metals are recovered. This process keeps hazardous waste out of landfill and recovers raw material value. You're not just removing clutter; you're supporting a circular supply chain that manufacturers and councils expect you to use.
