Waste Disposal & Specialty Removal
Appliance removal takes away fridges, freezers, washing machines, cookers and other electricals and disposes of them under the WEEE rules, so hazardous components are handled correctly and materials are recovered.
Who it is for: Householders, landlords and businesses removing electrical appliances.
What it covers: Collection of large and small appliances, with WEEE-compliant treatment and recycling.
When a survey is needed: No survey needed; a photo and the access route are enough.
Electrical appliances are classed as WEEE (waste electrical and electronic equipment) and must be treated properly, because fridges and freezers in particular contain gases and components that need controlled handling.
iTrade does not need appliances to be plumbed out for you, but it helps if they are emptied, defrosted and disconnected before collection.
Scope
How the work runs
Send a photo and say how many appliances there are and where they are.
iTrade confirms a price and any disconnection needed.
A collection is arranged to suit you.
Appliances are treated at an approved facility, with fridges and freezers degassed.
The completed area is checked against the agreed scope. Before booking, confirm which waste transfer record applies to the job, who will issue it and who must retain it.
Your quote
| Factor | What it means for your quote |
|---|---|
| Number and type | How many appliances, and whether they are large or small. |
| Fridges and freezers | Cooling appliances need degassing and specific handling. |
| Access and floor level | Upper floors and awkward access add labour. |
| Disconnection | Hard-wired or plumbed appliances may need a qualified trade first. |
Responsible handling
| Stage | What happens |
|---|---|
| Reuse | Suitable items are kept separate for reuse when an appropriate receiving route is available. Acceptance depends on condition, safety and the receiving organisation’s current criteria. |
| WEEE treatment | Fridges and freezers are degassed and appliances treated at approved facilities. |
| Recycle | Metals and materials are recovered for recycling. |
| Responsible disposal | Any residual material goes for controlled disposal under duty-of-care rules. |
Before you enquire
The more of this you can share, the faster iTrade can give a realistic figure:
Reassurance and compliance
Fridges, freezers and other electricals are waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). Fridges and freezers are degassed and treated at approved facilities rather than going into general waste.
When you pay someone to remove household waste, you have a household duty of care under section 34(2A) of the Environmental Protection Act 1990. Check that whoever takes the waste is a registered waste carrier.
iTrade Recycling Ltd is registered with the Environment Agency as an Upper Tier carrier, broker and dealer under CBDU521652. The public record was checked on 10 August 2026 and expires on 9 February 2027; customers should follow the official register link and check it again before hiring.
Read the full guide: how to check a waste carrier registration
Common questions
Ideally yes. Emptying and defrosting them before collection makes handling cleaner and safer.
Freestanding appliances can be unplugged and taken. Hard-wired or plumbed appliances should be disconnected by you or a qualified trade first.
Yes. Small electrical items are WEEE as well and are recycled accordingly.
They are treated at an approved WEEE facility, with fridges and freezers degassed and metals and materials recovered.
Practical guidance
Talk it through
Share a few details and get a clear, no-obligation quote. If it helps to talk first, call and we will guide you through what is involved.
