PRICE GUIDE · REMOVALS & STORAGE · 2026–2027
Appliance Disposal cost in the UK
£15–£60 per item. Typically £30.
Getting rid of an old appliance costs £15–£60 an item in the UK, with £30 a typical retailer or collector charge. Fridges and freezers cost most because of the gases inside them; the price also turns on whether you buy a replacement, council or private collection, and an indoor pick-up.
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HOW MUCH IT COSTS
How much does an appliance disposal cost in the UK?
| Low end | £15 | a council kerbside collection of one appliance |
|---|---|---|
| Typical | £30 | what most people pay |
| High end | £60 | a private same-day collection of a large fridge freezer |
Locufy guide prices for 2026–2027. Updated 2026. A national range, not a quote — enter your town above for real prices from the removal firms near you.
What moves the price
- Type of appliance — fridges and freezers need gas recovery, so they cost more to dispose of than a cooker or washer
- Buying a replacement — retailers selling a new appliance are required to take the old one back, often for a small charge
- Council or private collection — council bulky waste collections are cheaper but slower than a private appliance collector
- Kerbside or indoor pick-up — most councils collect only from outside, while private firms will carry appliances out
- Size — American-style fridge freezers and range cookers are refused by some services or charged more
- Where you live — council appliance charges vary widely, and some London boroughs collect fridges free
WHAT YOU GET
What an appliance disposal booking includes
Takes: A few minutes on the day, with council collections often booked a couple of weeks or more ahead and private firms within a day or two. Not included: Disconnecting plumbed-in or gas appliances, removing built-in units and installing a replacement are separate jobs — see the related guides below.
WHAT PEOPLE BOOK
Common appliance disposal jobs
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How to pay less
- Ask the shop to take the old appliance away when you buy a replacement, as retailers are required to offer this
- Take a small appliance to a household waste recycling centre, where electricals are accepted free
- Sell or give away an appliance that still works rather than paying for appliance disposal
Before you book
- Disconnect, empty, defrost and dry a fridge or freezer before the appliance collection
- Check that the collector is a registered waste carrier so the appliance is not dumped
- Have a gas or plumbed-in appliance disconnected by a qualified engineer first
- Measure doorways so a large fridge freezer can be carried out without damage
Appliance Disposal cost: questions people ask
£15–£60 an item, with about £30 typical. A council collection of a single appliance costs least; a private same-day collection of a large fridge freezer costs most.
Private collectors and retailers usually come within a day or two. Council collections often mean a wait of two weeks or more.
Retailers selling electrical goods must offer to take back an old item of the same type when you buy a new one, either in store or through a free take-back scheme. Some charge for collecting it from your home.
Yes, and it usually works out cheaper per appliance than separate bookings, especially with a private collector.
Disconnecting gas or plumbed-in appliances, removing built-in units and fitting the replacement are normally separate.
They are Locufy guide prices for the UK, read from published council, retailer and collector charges — a national range rather than a quote. Your price depends on the appliance and the service you choose.
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