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Fridge and whitegoods removal in Hobart
In Hobart, a fridge, washing machine or television does not go in a kerbside bin. Council waste transfer stations take electronic waste, with services varying by council and small fees sometimes charged. Retailers such as Officeworks also sometimes collect e-waste. Fridges must be degassed by someone licensed before they are scrapped.
Sources Rethink Waste Tasmania: what is e-wasteRethink Waste Tasmania: A-Z guide to recycling and waste
What is free?
Free- A National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme point, free for televisions and computers.
- A scrap metal dealer will sometimes collect bare metal appliances at no charge.
Disposal details: electronics & screens, batteries.
What is cheap?
Low cost- A council waste transfer station, where a small fee applies outside a national scheme.
- 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 fridge drop-off in Hobart?
It depends on the council. Rethink Waste Tasmania says e-waste recycling services vary around Tasmania and asks residents to check with their local council. Waste transfer stations, also called Resource Recovery Centres, take electronic waste, and special collections may cover air conditioning units. Where an item is not covered by a national product stewardship scheme, small fees are sometimes necessary.
Where do whitegoods go in Tasmania?
To a council waste transfer station, also called a Resource Recovery Centre, which takes electronic waste and sometimes runs special collections for air conditioning units. Services and charges are set by each council, so ring before you load the trailer. A fridge or air conditioner holds refrigerant gas that has to be recovered by someone licensed.
Who takes the old fridge when a new one is delivered?
Many retailers will, for a fee added at delivery, and it is the easiest route if you are replacing the appliance anyway. Ask when you buy, and confirm the old unit is degassed rather than dumped. Rethink Waste Tasmania also notes that electrical goods retailers such as Officeworks sometimes collect e-waste.
Will a scrap metal dealer collect for free?
Sometimes, for bare metal appliances like a washing machine or a dryer. Fridges and air conditioners are different, because the refrigerant gas has to be recovered by someone licensed. Ask whether they hold that licence before you hand one over, and use a council waste transfer station if the answer is vague.
Do you do this job in Hobart?
Removalists, recyclers, skip operators, clearance teams and organisers can apply for a labelled sponsored listing.