White Goods Removal & Disposal

Every adult reaches a stage where they need their white goods removed and disposed of properly.
Whether that’s because of a house move, the appliance malfunctioning, the need for an upgraded product or simply to get rid of white goods to free up space and reduce your power bill, it’s imperative that these goods are handled responsibly.

What Is Classed as ‘White Goods’?

‘White goods’ refers to large electrical appliances that are used around the house.

Traditionally, they were named after the white enamel they were coated in, but these days, the term extends to household appliances coated in many other colours too.

What Doesn’t Fall Into the White Goods Category?

Although there may be electronic goods that are used for domestic tasks, electronic goods that are smaller do not qualify as white goods.

This includes appliances such as: irons, kettles, toasters and vacuum cleaners.

Common Types of White Goods 1300 Rubbish Removes and Disposes Of

The most common types of white goods you will probably need removing and disposing of include items like:

• Refrigerators
• Washing machines
• Dishwashers
• Clothes dryers
• Stoves
• Ovens
• Cooktops
• Range-hoods
• Freezers
• Water heaters
• Microwaves
• Air Conditioners

Our White Goods Removal and Disposal Process

White goods and other old appliances are too large and awkwardly shaped to simply chuck in your wheelie bin.

1300 Rubbish’s team of professional removalists provides white goods collection services at your preferred time.

With 1300 Rubbish, we can have your white goods removed and disposed of that day, as well as any other old appliance or waste. We do all the heavy lifting for you, removing those bulky household appliances without disruption to your day, and will even sweep and clean up the area to ensure it’s ready for its next stage!

Options for White Goods Removal and Disposal

While having a second fridge may be useful for storing extra food for special occasions, or for ease of access and convenience, the reality is that they use more electricity and energy.

Since it’s not every day that they’re useful, the costs often outweigh the benefits.

When it comes to retiring your fridge and other white goods or old appliances, you have a few options.

The Fridge Buyback Program

If the white goods are still in good condition – take your fridge for example – you may opt for programs like the Fridge Buyback program that’s available for metropolitan Sydney.

The Fridge Buyback program is an energy-saving initiative that encourages people to recycle their old working refrigerators and freezers in exchange for a rebate. This not only helps you financially but keeps white goods out of landfills.

Charity Donations or Reuse

If your items are still in good working condition, you can donate them to most second-hand dealer shops or re-usable items centres, which would once again keep them out of landfills.

Recycling White Goods

They can be easily repaired or disassembled so that you can recover recyclable materials if you have the knowledge.

If not, white goods can be disposed of sustainably via metal recycling programs which ensure that toxic substances and materials are kept out of the environment, and metals such as copper, plastic and metals are recovered and given a new life.

The easiest way to safely dispose of your white goods responsibly is to contact a rubbish removal company like 1300 Rubbish with experience in removing and recycling white goods ethically.

Affordable & Reliable White Goods Removal

1300 Rubbish offers convenient and reliable white goods removal services in Australia.

With over 30 years of experience and an extensive fleet of trucks and drivers, we’re able to spread our admin costs and pass on a reasonable rate to our customers!

We work hard to make sure the white goods removal and disposal process is as stress-free and easy for you as possible. With us, there’s no need to make multiple trips to the local tip, order skips that require council approval and money, or lift heavy items.

We do it all for you, and we strive to do it responsibly, following government regulations and environmental guidelines.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Do I Dispose of an Old Fridge in Sydney?

Old fridges and other old appliances can be troublesome to dispose of due to their size and bulkiness.

To dispose of your old fridge you can either organise a free local council pick-up if the time is right, organise your own skip or tip but expect to pay for the whole bin regardless of whether or not you fill it, recycle and reuse it, or just hire a white goods removal company like 1300 Rubbish.

The upside to leaning on a rubbish removal company is that you can trust that your white goods will be disposed of correctly and responsibly, without lifting a finger yourself! Contact us today for an obligation-free estimate.

Do Scrap Men Take White Goods?

Absolutely! Scrap men including 1300 Rubbish can collect your white-goods same-day and give you back space in your home, office or construction site.

How to Get Rid of an Old Fridge in Melbourne?

To dispose of your old fridge or old appliances, you can either organise a free local council pick-up if the time is right, organise your own skip or tip but expect to pay for the whole bin regardless of whether or not you fill it, recycle and reuse it, or just hire a white goods removal company like 1300 Rubbish.

The upside to leaning on a rubbish removal company is that you can trust that your white goods will be disposed of correctly and responsibly, without lifting a finger yourself! Contact us today for an obligation-free estimate.

Is It Illegal to Leave My White Goods Outside?

Yes! Not only is leaving your white goods outside harmful to the environment, but it can set you back $7,500 in on-the-spot fines issued by the Environment Protection agency of NSW!

In fact, repeat offenders can even face prison time and heftier penalties, cumulating to hundreds and thousands of dollars.

How Much Does It Cost to Dispose of My White Goods?

The cost of disposing of your white goods depends on how you choose to do this.

Booking a council pick-up is free but dependent on the government’s scheduled pick-up times (which excludes weekends), and hiring a tip or bin can be expensive.

Alternatively, the cost of hiring a white goods removal service like 1300 Rubbish depends on the volume of goods you need to get rid of. Because we have a large range of trucks and the experience to do all this efficiently, we’re able to pass on more reasonable prices to our valued customers.

Do You Recycle White Goods?

Yes, we recycle white goods! We aim to recycle and dispose of all white goods sustainably and will take care of the entire process, from collection to taking it to the correct recycling site for the type of good it is. We believe in working together to help keep white goods out of landfills!

What Type of White Goods Do You Collect?

We collect all sorts of white goods, from refrigerators, washing machines and dishwashers, to freezers, ovens and clothes dryers.

What Happens to My White Goods After They’re Collected?

After we load all your white goods onto our trucks, we bring them to the appropriate disposal or recycling facilities.

Working white goods will be sent to reuse centres where we will donate them to those in need or give them a new life. For those white goods that have reached the end of the road, we take them to a resource recovery centre so that hazardous materials like toxic metal can be removed, and steel, copper and plastics can be melted down into new products.

Get your obligation-free estimate from us today!

Need help removing and disposing of white goods? Let 1300 Rubbish sort you out.

We never want to give our customers “bill shock”. So even after you’ve filled out the online form to let us know about the requirements of the job and received an estimate, we’ll always make sure to confirm the costs upfront with you before we start the job, to avoid any nasty shocks.

We’re also committed to disposing of all goods sustainably. Our drivers are well versed with where to take the goods for recycling ethically, so you can trust that your white goods won’t end up in the landfill.

Want to find out more? Contact us today online or at 1800 961 605 and our friendly customer service team will happily answer any query and provide you with an obligation-free estimate on-the-spot!