If you decide to throw out a fridge or freezer that is no longer working, there may still be refrigerant inside the appliance. If the appliance is not disposed of properly, then the refrigerant may escape into the atmosphere, which will contribute to global warming. Before you place the appliance in your hard rubbish collection or take it to the tip, you’ll need to have the refrigerant ‘recovered’ from the appliance by a licensed technician. The recovered refrigerant is forwarded by the licensed technician to Refrigerant Reclaim Australia (RRA) which is the sole facility in Australia approved to destroy refrigerants in an environmentally friendly manner.
- Look for the tick when installing or repairing your
air conditioner, fridge or freezer
