The disposal of old white goods can be problematic. There's the inconvenient size and weight of many types of white goods and also the fact that you probably don't want them to end up in landfill, slowly breaking down while their numerous recyclable parts go to waste. If you've rented a skip bin, you might use this opportunity to get rid of some of your old white goods. But is this the most appropriate method of disposal?
Take It Away
If you are replacing a large white good (such as a fridge or a washing machine), ask the retailer if they will dispose of the old one for you. Sometimes such a service is included free of charge, and sometimes an extra fee will be imposed. Sure, this can be an added expense, but it's the easiest way to dispose of old white goods. Of course, this service can only be provided when you've bought new white goods.
Old Working White Goods
If the white goods in question are still in working order (even though their best days might be behind them), then contact a nearby charity shop. They might be able to collect the device in question (which is generally free of charge) and sell it. Not only are you getting rid of your old white goods, but you've also made a charitable donation.
Into the Skip Bin
Small white goods can certainly be placed into a skip bin, but it might be physically impossible to place a large white good into a skip bin (no matter how many helpers you might have), and this might then make the skip bin too heavy to be safely collected. These larger items should be disposed of in a more appropriate way. Before placing any smaller white goods into a skip bin, have a word with the bin hire company. Will they separate the white goods from the rest of the waste inside the bin and send them to be recycled? If they do not offer this facility, then you might wish to explore your other options.
Kerbside Disposal
Check with your local city council about the next date when they will be offering kerbside collection for bulky items. It might be possible for you to simply hold on to the device in question before placing it on the street for disposal when the kerbside collection date rolls around.
Recycling Centre
You can arrange for the white goods to be recycled yourself. It's probably not feasible for you to transport a large item to a recycling centre, so you need to find one that's able to collect it from you. There will generally be a fee for such a service, but at least you know that the white goods will be professionally disassembled, with all the recyclable components (which is the metal, plastic, and rubber within the device) separated and recycled.
So while a skip bin can be an easy way to dispose of small white goods, larger items need to gotten rid of in a more appropriate way. For more information on what can be thrown into a skip bin, contact a company like Kingston Skips.
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