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Fridge and whitegoods removal in Sydney
In Sydney, a fridge, washing machine or television does not go in a kerbside bin. Televisions, computers and printers go free to a national scheme access point. Whitegoods sit outside that scheme, and councils run their own collections for larger appliances, so ask yours. Never bin a battery, whatever it came out of.
Sources NSW EPA: e-waste and product stewardshipNSW EPA: Community Recycling CentresNSW EPA: find CRCs or Chemical CleanOuts
What is free?
Free- A National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme point, free for televisions and computers.
- A council e-waste drop-off or waste facility, where your council runs one.
Disposal details: electronics & screens, batteries.
What is cheap?
Low cost- The retailer taking the old unit away when the new one is delivered.
What does paying get you?
Paid- Collected from inside the house, including the fridge nobody can lift.
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Is there a free e-waste drop-off in Sydney?
Yes, for the items the national scheme covers. The National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme takes waste televisions, computers, printers and computer products free at designated access points, which include permanent collection sites, take-back events and a mail-back option. Whitegoods are not part of that scheme, so contact your council about what it collects or accepts.
What if the appliance still works?
The NSW EPA says to offer working items to second-hand shops or charity, or pass them to friends or family, before recycling them. A working fridge or washing machine is worth more to someone else than to a metal recycler. Check it runs, be honest about its age, and be ready for a charity to say no.
What do I do with the batteries?
Never bin a battery, in any bin. The NSW EPA's line is exactly that, and it points to supermarket and hardware store drop-off points as well as Community Recycling Centres, which take household and car batteries free. Some centres accept batteries embedded in devices and some do not, so check the EPA finder page for your nearest before you go.
Who takes the old fridge when a new one is delivered?
Many retailers will, usually for a fee added at delivery, and it is the easiest route if you are replacing the appliance anyway. Ask when you buy. Confirm the fridge will be degassed by someone licensed rather than dumped, and do not hand a fridge or an air conditioner to an unlicensed scrap collector whatever they offer for it.
Do you do this job in Sydney?
Removalists, recyclers, skip operators, clearance teams and organisers can apply for a labelled sponsored listing.