Community Recycling Since 2016

Whiteware & Home Appliances Drop-Off

Large appliances contain valuable metals and refrigerants that need proper handling. We safely remove gases and recover materials for recycling.

🔌  Fridges need special handling! We properly degas refrigeration equipment to safely remove CFCs and other gases before recycling components.

What We Accept

❄️

Fridges & Freezers

All refrigeration equipment including bar fridges, chest freezers, and wine coolers. We safely remove gases.

Examples:

Household fridges, chest freezers, upright freezers, bar fridges, wine coolers

👕

Washing Machines

Front-loading and top-loading washing machines. Motors and metals are recovered for recycling.

Examples:

Front loaders, top loaders, washer-dryer combos, portable washing machines
🌡️

Dryers & Heat Pumps

Clothes dryers and heat pump units. Heat exchangers and motors contain valuable materials.

Examples:

Clothes dryers, heat pump dryers, heat pump units, dehumidifiers
🍽️

Dishwashers

Built-in and portable dishwashers. Pumps, motors, and stainless steel components are recycled.

Examples:

Built-in dishwashers, portable dishwashers, commercial-style dishwashers

🔥️

Ovens & Cooktops

Electric ovens, gas ovens, cooktops, range hoods, microwaves

Examples:

Electric ovens, gas ovens, cooktops, range hoods, microwaves
🧽️

Other Whiteware

Large household appliances not covered above. Motors and metal components are recycled.

Examples:

Water heaters, waste disposal units, large vacuum cleaners, air conditioning units
 

How to Prepare Your Appliances

Follow these steps to safely dispose of large appliances

Number 1 reason it comes in

Disconnect & Clean

Unplug appliances and clean out any food or debris. Remove all contents from fridges and freezers.

Number 2 reason We Sort By Hand

Don't Remove Gas

Leave refrigerant gases in fridges and heat pumps. We have proper equipment to safely remove them.

Number 3 reason it gets new life

Keep Doors On

Don't remove doors or components. We need appliances intact for safe gas removal and processing.

Resource Recovery Devonport number 4

Transport Safely

Keep fridges upright if possible. If laying down, let them stand upright for a few hours before dropping off.

What It Costs

Pricing covers safe gas removal and component recycling. Bring cash or card.

Appliance Type

Quantity

Price

Whiteware
(Washing machines, dryers, dishwashers, ovens)

Per item

From $15

Fridges & Freezers
(All refrigeration equipment)

Per item

$30.00

What It Costs

Pricing covers safe gas removal and component recycling. Bring cash or card.

Appliance Type Quantity Price
Whiteware (Washing machines, dryers, dishwashers, ovens) Per item From $15
Fridges & Freezers (All refrigeration equipment) Per item $30

Kitchen or Laundry Renovation?

Multiple appliances or a full house renovation? We’ll drop a skip at your place and collect it when you’re done. Same safe processing and gas removal, but we come to you.

Learn about skip hire →

What We Can’t Accept

These items need specialized handling or aren’t household appliances:

❌ Commercial refrigeration

❌ Industrial equipment

❌ Damaged gas appliances

❌ Pool heat pumps

❌ Small appliances

❌ Computer equipment

❌ TVs & electronics

❌ Car parts

Environmental Impact

Whiteware contains valuable metals and potentially harmful gases. We safely remove refrigerants to prevent ozone damage and recover steel, copper, and other materials for new products.

100%

fridges properly degassed

95%

materials recovered

0

harmful gases released

Your old appliances become new steel products, and gases are safely destroyed instead of damaging the ozone layer.

Questions About Appliances?

Not sure if we can take your appliance? Give us a call and we’ll sort it out.

09 445 3830

27 Lake Road, Devonport • Open 7 days