Mountain of broken fridges growing across England and Wales
Summary
A large number of old and broken fridges are piling up at waste centers in England and Wales due to a shortage of specialists and facilities to process them safely. This problem has grown because of heat waves causing more fridges to break down and the closure of some recycling plants, leading to delays in collection and increased storage issues.Key Facts
- Heat waves this year have caused many fridges and freezers to break down, increasing the number needing disposal.
- Several councils have stopped collecting old white goods because of a backlog caused by a lack of specialists.
- Three of the UK's 10 large fridge processing plants have closed recently due to a fire, bankruptcy, and changes in use.
- The remaining plants cannot operate safely above 30 degrees Celsius, limiting processing during hot weather.
- Some fridges are now sent to Europe for recycling while the UK builds new processing plants.
- White goods makers pay into compliance schemes to manage the recycling and disposal process.
- The largest compliance scheme in the UK supports around 85 councils and helps develop new recycling infrastructure.
- Authorities are calling on the government and white goods companies to support councils with costs and prevent future problems.
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