There are some very good reasons why large home appliances should be recycled. One reason is that they typically cannot be disposed of with regular garbage, so you may not have a choice. In today’s blog article we are going to talk about recycling large home appliances.
The Environment
Some large appliances have coolants which should not be left to drain into the ground. These chemicals are bad for the environment and need proper disposal. This is why you should get rid of old appliances in the recommended way.
Sometimes when you buy new appliances, the company selling the new appliances will offer to take away and recycle your old appliances either for free or for a small fee. This is one easy way to dispose of the old ones.
Metal
Most appliances are constructed of upwards of 75% metal. This metal is recyclable, and it would be a shame to just have it sit in a landfill when it could be remanufactured into another product. That saves you money when you buy something made of recycled materials and cuts down on useless landfill waste.
Safety
Some appliances can pose a safety hazard if not disposed of properly. Children can suffocate inside old refrigerators or dryers if the doors are not removed. This is just another reason to make sure you dispose of old appliances in a safe manner.
The government of British Columbia even has a page on their website devoted to the recycling of appliances and how to do it.
We can help you with appliance installation on the Lower Mainland. If you have questions about disposal of your old appliances, we can answer them. Just give us a call at (604) 233-9216.
Han Appliances are trusted appliance installation experts on the Lower Mainland, who work closely with many of the appliance dealers. If you need some appliances installed in the Vancouver area or you have any questions about this article, please call us at (604) 233-9216.
