white goods removal

paulsm

I dont know how right this is , but for some reason I seem to remember hearing that big shops have to take your old white goods when you buy new ones , is this right?

Optimist

Since 2007 any retailer selling electrical goods have to ensure that their customers can return their old goods free of charge. That is providing your returning like for like

cattie

I don't think they have to, as some shops make a charge for this. I think it's just an option that some shops offer now as a contribution towards a greener disposal.

The following was taken from a council website.

When buying new white goods, you may want to request that the suppliers remove and dispose of your old item for you. They do not have a legal obligation to do this, but may be willing to, potentially saving you money on disposal.

umami

My friend had to pay £60 for them to take away her old fridge 2 weeks ago when she bought a new fridge.

Tozer

cattie wrote: »

I don't think they have to, as some shops make a charge for this. I think it's just an option that some shops offer now as a contribution towards a greener disposal.

The following was taken from a council website.

When buying new white goods, you may want to request that the suppliers remove and dispose of your old item for you. They do not have a legal obligation to do this, but may be willing to, potentially saving you money on disposal.

Under the WEEE Regulations, retailers have an obligation to take back (or direct you to a drop off point) like for like products. However, they can make a charge to collect.

Sponge

Does your local council offer a free collection service for bulky items, such as white goods? I know mine does.

beedeedee

Our local council charges £20 unless you are an OAP (and then bulky goods are collected free of charge). DH was so incensed by this charge that he took our washing machine to bits - yes, every last nut and bolt, and put it in the bin over the next few weeks.... The only things he didn't put in were the glass door (we use as a salad bowl) and the concrete block ( now buried in garden)!

viktory

My council will dispose of 3 bulky items a year for free. It is a fantastic service - a three piece suite counts as one item :beer:

Tozer

beedeedee wrote: »

Our local council charges £20 unless you are an OAP (and then bulky goods are collected free of charge). DH was so incensed by this charge that he took our washing machine to bits - yes, every last nut and bolt, and put it in the bin over the next few weeks.... The only things he didn't put in were the glass door (we use as a salad bowl) and the concrete block ( now buried in garden)!

So missed out on the opportunity to recycle then?

Stompa

beedeedee wrote: »

DH was so incensed by this charge that he took our washing machine to bits - yes, every last nut and bolt, and put it in the bin over the next few weeks...

Yes, I did the same with a settee. It was cheaper to buy an electric saw, cut it up, and put it in the bin, than pay to have it taken away!

Freddie_Snowbits

My council in Coventry used to have a street collection every so often. Now I have moved away to the hills, local council complain at all the dumped goods!