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Fridge and whitegoods removal in Perth
In Perth, a fridge, washing machine or television cannot go in a kerbside bin: WA banned regulated e-waste from landfill on 1 July 2024. The free route is an e-waste drop-off, which most councils run. Retailers often take the old unit on delivery for a small fee. A paid collection lifts the fridge nobody else can.
Sources WA e-waste landfill ban (wa.gov.au)Recycle Right — find my nearest
What is free?
Free- A council e-waste drop-off or transfer station, which most WA councils run.
- A scrap metal dealer will sometimes collect bare metal appliances at no charge.
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 fridge drop-off in Perth?
Most Perth councils accept fridges and whitegoods free at their e-waste drop-off or transfer station, because since 1 July 2024 they cannot legally go to WA landfill. Use Recycle Right's find-my-nearest search for the current sites and ring ahead: some limit fridges or ask for the doors to be removed.
Who takes the old fridge when a new one is delivered?
Many retailers will, for a small fee added at checkout or on delivery. It is the easiest route if you are replacing the appliance anyway. Ask when you buy, and confirm they degas the fridge rather than dumping it.
Does a fridge need to be degassed?
Yes. Fridges and air conditioners contain refrigerant gas that must be removed by someone licensed before the unit is scrapped. Council e-waste sites and legitimate recyclers do this. Do not let an unlicensed scrap collector take a fridge, whatever they offer.
Will a scrap metal dealer collect for free?
Sometimes, for bare metal appliances like a washing machine or dryer. Fridges and air conditioners are different because of the gas. Ask whether they are licensed for refrigerant recovery before you hand one over.
Do you do this job in Perth?
Removalists, recyclers, skip operators, clearance teams and organisers can apply for a labelled sponsored listing.