Freezer Disposal Across the North East
Licensed freezer disposal across NE, SR, DH and TS postcodes. Chest and upright freezers collected, refrigerant gas handled correctly, WEEE compliant. From £55. Call 07868 666337.
Why Freezer Disposal Needs a Licensed Carrier
Freezer disposal has legal requirements around refrigerant gas — here is why licensing matters.
Freezers Contain Regulated Refrigerant Gases
Like fridges, freezers contain HFC or CFC refrigerant gases that are illegal to release into the atmosphere. These must be extracted by a certified technician at a licensed WEEE ATF before the unit can be recycled.
Chest Freezers Are Extremely Heavy and Bulky
A full-size chest freezer can weigh over 60 kg and is awkward to manoeuvre through narrow spaces. Our two-person team uses correct lifting equipment and floor protection throughout every freezer collection job.
Skip Hire Companies Refuse Freezers
Most North East skip hire companies do not accept freezers due to refrigerant gas requirements. WMS NE is specifically licensed for freezer disposal through WEEE authorised treatment facilities.
WEEE Regulations Apply to All Freezers
Upright and chest freezers are classified as WEEE under UK law and must be disposed of through a licensed carrier. Improper disposal can result in fines of up to £5,000 under WEEE Regulations.
Please Defrost Before Collection
Please defrost your chest freezer or upright freezer at least 24 hours before collection and drain any melt water. This prevents leaks during transit and keeps the job clean and safe for our team.
Up to 95% of Your Freezer Is Recyclable
Steel casing, compressor metals, copper wiring, and plastics are all separated and recycled. Refrigerant gases are extracted and destroyed. We divert over 90% of freezers from landfill at licensed WEEE facilities.
Since 1 January 2023, UK law requires upholstered sofas to be incinerated…
How Much Does Freezer Disposal Cost?
Fixed prices including refrigerant-compliant disposal at a licensed WEEE facility.
Standard Freezer
Standard chest or upright freezer
- WEEE-compliant disposal
- Refrigerant gas extraction
- Waste transfer note on request
Commercial / Oversized
Larger commercial chest freezers
- Same day available
- Two-person specialist team
- Waste transfer note on request
Freezer Disposal Across the North East Types We Remove
From chest freezers to integrated units - we handle them all.
Industries We Serve
Trusted by homeowners, businesses, and organisations across the North East.
What Our Customers Say
Over 100 genuine 5-star reviews on Google and Facebook.
Huge chest freezer in the garage for twenty years. Team had it out and on the van in thirty minutes. Impressive.
Upright freezer failed during summer. Collected next morning, refrigerant note provided. Excellent.
Used them for three old freezers from a property clearance. All WEEE documented, fast and fair.
Frequently Asked Questions
Freezer disposal starts from £55 for standard chest and upright models. Larger or commercial freezers from £70. All prices include F-Gas compliant disposal. Call 07868 666337 for a fixed quote.
Yes. Please defrost your chest freezer or upright freezer at least 24 hours before collection and drain the melt water to prevent leakage during transit.
Freezers contain refrigerant gases that must be safely extracted before recycling. Most skip companies refuse freezers for this reason. Licensed freezer disposal through WMS NE handles refrigerant compliance for you.
Yes. Chest freezers are one of our most common garage collections. Our two-person team uses correct lifting equipment for heavy freezer removal from any location.
Yes. We collect freezers in any condition, working or failed. Condition does not affect WEEE-compliant disposal.
Yes. Waste transfer notes confirming legal WEEE freezer disposal are available on request, essential for landlords, businesses and compliance records.
Get Started Today
Same day and next day collection across the North East. Fixed price, fully licensed, waste transfer note on request.
Call 0786 8666 337