Collecting Your Waste

European legislation prevents the disposal to landfill of fridges and freezers until all CFCs (including those trapped in the foam) have been removed, the cost of disposing of fridges and freezers has increased. As a result of this retailers are now unlikely to take back your old unit free of charge when you buy a new one.

If you can get it there, you can leave your fridge or freezer free of charge at any of the Civic Amenity Sites.


If that is not possible, we can arrange for your fridge or freezer to be collected. There is a charge of £20 for this service and a waiting list of around 2 weeks. Should you wish to arrange for a collection please contact us on 821000 or email Highways or complete an on-line form. The fridge or freezer must be placed outside of your home ready for collection, the collecting staff are not able to carry it through your property for you.

Fridges and freezers are sent to a specialist plant on the mainland where the CFC gases are extracted from the units prior to their disposal. Last year over 6000 units were sent for disposal through this route from the Isle of Wight.

The above does not apply to businesses or trades with fridges and freezers to dispose of.