Disposal of refrigerators: how to properly dispose of an unnecessary refrigeration unit

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To disassemble it yourself is also an option for recycling the refrigerator, but it is necessary to pump out freon from the system, which consists of methane and ethane. This will require special equipment, which does not make sense to purchase for the sake of one case. Therefore, most often at home, gas is released into the atmosphere.There won't be much harm from him, he will simply dissolve in the air. This is how the law on environmental protection is violated. Ironic smiles will be out of place here.

Some “enterprising” people advise connecting wipers to the recycling procedure or handing over refrigerators to Vtormet, they will also not bother with freon and oil from the compressor - Mother Nature will accept everything. Here is a civilized approach for you! In this case, the penalty will be more impressive.

Still, when disposing of the refrigerator on your own, it is better to call a specialist or find special tools: an electronic leak detector, it can be replaced with soap, a winding tester, a wrench, screwdrivers, pliers, a shredder fitting, a thermometer, a needle gripper, a vacuum pump. The procedure will take half an hour if you know where the filter drier is located. It must be clamped with a needle grip and a hole pierced in the copper area. Freon can be pumped out from the compressor and condenser. Experts advise to evacuate the condenser and connect a vacuum pump to the fitting. Freon is based on propane gas, which instantly evaporates, there are only seventy-five grams in its system, if the freezer is accidentally pierced with a sharp object, which often happens when obtaining food, the pumping procedure is eliminated, freon is not there.

Removal of refrigerators free of charge. Free removal and disposal of refrigerators.

1. What refrigerators do we export:

We export refrigerators for free in any condition, working, non-working, appearance does not matter. Please provide free access to household appliances. The exception is non-working refrigerators that are more than 20 years old.

2.Arrival time of the collection and disposal service "Mosutilit +":

Our specialists export and purchase of equipment from 10:00 – 19:00.

Export of equipment is carried out only on Saturday and Sunday.

Departure is possible on the day of the order.

Only Slavs work in our team, specialized clothing, with a logo, before entering the room we put shoe covers on shoes.

3. Service areas:

All Moscow and the nearest suburbs. Terms export of refrigerators check with the operator.

4. Export process and how to apply:

Before arrival, 1 hour before the arrival, the crew of the company "Mosutility +" calls you to confirm the order. They take out the refrigerator, hand over the documents and leave.

The time of removal and disposal of the refrigerator takes 3 - 15 minutes.

Terms export of refrigerators in houses without an elevator, check with the operators of the Mosutilit + company.

Find out the time of arrival and order a free pickup of your refrigerator:

To order, you can call:

Features of professional disposal

If you are lucky and there is at least one company in your city that collects and recycles refrigerators, the disposal procedure is as follows:

• calling the company to apply;
• discussion of payment terms, conclusion of a contract;
• removal and transportation of equipment by employees of the enterprise;
• delivery to a warehouse or landfill, where freon is pumped out and subsequently disassembled;
• sorting of plastic, non-ferrous and other metals, electronics;
• pressing and sending waste to processing plants.

The dismantling and pressing plants comply with environmental regulations, so there is no environmental pollution. The recycling process is carried out under the supervision of regulatory authorities.

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Special equipment with old equipment drives into the territory of the enterprise and unloads equipment on street sites or in hangars

To make it easier to disassemble and press, the equipment is laid out in separate piles: refrigerators for refrigerators, cars for cars, etc.

Special equipment is used to pump out the refrigerant. The procedure does not last long, about 3 minutes, after which the unit must be disassembled

It is difficult to store or transport large household equipment due to large volumes, so refrigerators, washing machines, gas stoves are pressed

The refrigerator is placed in a special compartment, it is fixed and the press is turned on. The mechanism slowly compresses the case until it becomes a compact box

After going through the press, a large pile of old refrigerators turns into a couple of stacks of compressed equipment, occupying a minimum of space.

Often containers are brought to the landfill along with refrigeration equipment. Plastic parts are recycled and packaged in bags, “cubes” are made from paper and cardboard

The latest models of refrigerators have electronic control units. They are dismantled in a special workshop along with computers, laptops, TVs

Step 1 - acceptance of old equipment on site

Step 2 - sorting household appliances

Step 3 - pumping out freon from refrigerators

Step 4 - preparing the pressing equipment

Step 5 - pressing old equipment

Step 6 - storage of pressed briquettes

Step 7 - Packing paper and plastic

Step 8 - disassembly of electronic parts

As you can see, such enterprises do not carry out a full-scale processing cycle - they are just a transshipment base.

But household appliances are dismantled, sorted, packaged and sent to factories, where recyclable materials are processed and put into re-production.

What can be done from the refrigerator with your own hands

In this section, you will learn how you can update and reuse it.

Smokehouse

Puzzling over where to fit unnecessary equipment? Make a smokehouse with your own hands. To do this, remove all plastic elements from the chamber and make a hole for the pipe in the bottom. Holes can be made inside the chamber for installing gratings and hooks. Place the body a little higher than the firebox: so the smoke will quickly enter the smokehouse through the pipe.

Incubator

The use of technology is not limited to food storage. To create an incubator, you need to remove all the internal "stuffing" of the compartment, even the ledges for the shelves. If you plan to lay more than 50 eggs, then it is better to install a fan on the back wall to dissipate heat. A thermometer is installed at the top. Install a tubular heater near the fan. For convenience, pass a lamp into the chamber.

Greenhouse or mini-greenhouse

Place the case on the wooden stands. In autumn, put humus, manure, sprinkled with earth inside. Close the doors for the winter. And in early spring, pour hot water on the ground, sow the seeds and cover with glass. Additionally, you can insulate with a film. You can sow cabbage for seedlings or greens for the whole season.

Also, fishermen make boxes for equipment from parts of the refrigerator. You can use the camera to store tools, bird food. Thanks to the tight closing of the door, the mice will not get inside. To store vegetables, it is enough to dig the unit into the ground. See the video for more on this:

Unusual ideas from users:

Sofa. It turns out that you can combine the seat from BMW with the refrigerator body.

Pantry for products from the door with shelves.

Home for a homeless dog.

Box for storage of soft drinks.

Therefore, if you can’t hand over the old equipment, turn on your imagination. You can breathe new life into unwanted appliances.

Second life for an old fridge

Getting rid of the refrigerator was not so difficult. Someone feels sorry for his faithful "assistant". In such cases, only one thought comes to mind - is it possible to come up with something from it? Nothing will stop true masters. There are many solutions to keep the refrigerator at home. A little effort on the exterior and interior space can turn household appliances into a necessary item that will come in handy at home or in the country.

The only thing to consider before you start tinkering is to remember to pump out freon. In modern refrigeration devices, the old freon used in the times of the USSR is replaced with a less dangerous substance. Older models are filled with dangerous contents that need to be changed at a used unit. You can do this yourself or contact the appropriate company.

locker

The easiest way is to make a locker. You won't have to put in much effort. The refrigerator is identical to a single-door cabinet. There is also a space inside and a door. The only thing worth thinking about is the location of the shelves, it can finish off several elements. From the outside, you can paste over the film or leave it as it is.

There was a refrigerator, there was a wardrobe. The device can be used for books, CDs and other accessories.It fits well in the garage, where you can place the keys, nuts and other small things.

Do-it-yourself wardrobe

Smokehouse

Knowing the design of a smokehouse for fish or meat, anyone can create it from the refrigerator. Special skills are not needed, it is enough to free the unit from non-metallic parts, remove the heaters and make a hole for the pipe. The design must be airtight, all holes must be sealed, for which you can use ordinary tape.

Option without a cutout in the bottom

Greenhouse

Fantasy can tell you about the idea of ​​​​a greenhouse from a refrigerator. The idea is good and easy to implement. The former device is laid in a horizontal position. The shelves are removed, the cover / door is removed. It is changed to glass, no less than the length of the equipment. And that's it, the greenhouse is ready to use.

DIY greenhouse

Incubator

The refrigerator can also be used as an incubator. The process is difficult, but still possible.

The design must be necessarily sealed, it is important to insulate it (with foil or other heat-insulating material). If a master who is familiar with poultry farming took up the matter, then he must take into account all the requirements in organizing the hatching of offspring

Another is to study in more detail all the requirements for the early appearance of chicks into the world and take them into account in the development.

It is recommended to prepare a drawing first. Consider the resulting design, probably add the necessary elements - for lighting, ventilation or the mechanism for turning eggs.

DIY incubator

Cellar

Another of the simplest options for transforming a refrigerator into a useful thing - the organization of the cellar. Such a cellar is not covered with earth, it is more resistant to contamination of stored products.

The process begins with digging a hole identical in size to a refrigerator. After placing the unit itself there, placing the lid up. Take out the shelves and enjoy.

Small cellar at the cottage

Dryer for mushrooms and fruits

A used refrigerator is used by some as a dryer for mushrooms and fruits. Why a fan heater is placed below, and the usual shelves are changed to grids. After the device is ready for use.

Dryer in minutes

Generator box

A jack of all trades can build another masterpiece - a generator. For which holes are cut into which air will be supplied and the pipe will pass. We'll have to work on the interior space to accommodate the generator. Such a box is able to isolate the usual noise of the device.

fishing box

A non-working refrigerator is a godsend for a fisherman. A fan of winter fishing probably knows a miracle invention from the freezer case. This is an ordinary box for fishing tackle, which is also used as a chair.

The camera is removed, supplemented with tin elements. The lid can be made of plywood and insulated with foam.

Angler's box - light and handy

Air conditioner

The most difficult thing you can think of is to build an air conditioner. In fact, both he and the refrigerator are designed for cooling. Only they differ significantly from each other. The refrigerator freezes inside and the air conditioner cools outside. Therein lies the difficulty.

Do not rush to throw out the obsolete equipment, it can still please its owners in a different guise. Everyone needs it or not, but it’s definitely not necessary to throw it out into the street.

Where to put the old refrigerator

one.Take advantage of the offers of large household appliances stores

Today, several large hypermarkets and brands offer a recycling service in exchange for bonuses when buying new products.

• "El Dorado". The promotion is valid for retail stores and online. In exchange for the old product, the buyer can buy a new one at a discount, but the range of products participating in the promotion is limited. Just as there is no exact size of the discount, it depends on the chosen category and the current conditions in a specific period of time. In the description of the action, it is noted that in the case of buying a new product with home delivery, store employees can also pick up old products, but they must be prepared in advance for export: dismantled, taken to the front door.
• "M Video". A well-known store has a service for scrapping old household appliances. You can use the service when buying new products online or in a real store. The service website does not contain information about any bonuses or discounts for the purchase of new products. Moreover, the service is paid: for Moscow - 1,199 rubles, for the regions - 990 rubles. The price does not include dismantling and shutdown of equipment, only removal. M.Video will hand over non-working devices to specialized companies that will disassemble them into components, some will be recycled. The purpose of such an action is a common contribution to ecology and environmental protection.
• DNS. You can also rent equipment to this store for money, or rather, for bonuses for future purchases. But the promotion applies only to stores in the Altai Territory and the Altai Republic. On the official website, the description states that you can return old devices in exchange for 1,000 bonus rubles (a discount in this amount is given when buying from 3,000 rubles).At the same time, if you rent out a refrigerator, then the discount will only apply to products of this category.
• LG. The offer is valid only in Moscow and the Moscow region and promises a 20% discount. The promotion applies to a limited range: only TVs, refrigerators, washing machines, projectors, monitors and audio systems. The sales representative will pick up the old equipment upon delivery of the order, but you need to dismantle it yourself. Individual spare parts are also not accepted. LG promises to hand over the devices to a specialized company that will dispose of them in accordance with all regulations.

Ways to attach a working refrigerator

Advertising placed on billboards and in the media, constantly flashing in television screen savers, will do their job perfectly - thousands of home appliance users buy new models without waiting for the old ones to fail. What to do with an outdated but properly functioning refrigerator?

No. 1 - arrange a move to the country

The easiest way to update kitchen appliances is to take old devices to the country house or village, and instead buy new, more functional and economical appliances.

Then the working refrigerator will not have to be disposed of in the literal sense of the word, it will simply change its “place of residence”.

Old technology in a country setting looks more profitable. Rare models easily become part, and sometimes the center, of a vintage-style interior.

To transport a large and heavy refrigerator, you will need two pairs of hands and remarkable strength.

If there are no adult men in the house, and the neighbors also cannot boast of health, then along with a truck for transportation, you will have to hire movers. There are no problems with transportation in cities: dozens or even hundreds of companies offer their services.

The brigade is called in the following order:

• monitoring newspapers with ads and websites offering transportation of furniture and large-sized equipment;
• choosing a company with good recommendations and reasonable prices;
• a call to the company, clarification of the terms of the transaction, appointment of the exact time of transportation;
• conclusion of an agreement.

At the appointed time, the team arrives and takes the equipment to the specified address. You can take the opportunity and, together with the old refrigerator, transport old things or seedlings to the dacha.

No. 2 - sell by ad

If there is no house in the village or a dacha, then you can “attach” serviceable equipment with commercial benefits - in other words, sell it.

Posting leaflets with handwritten texts on poles has not been accepted for a long time, so we recommend using modern methods: placing ads in newspapers, websites and TV.

If you attach a high-quality photo of the refrigerator to the text, then the chances of a quick sale will increase. Potential buyers, having seen the goods face to face, are more likely to respond to the ad

The speed of sale also depends on the assigned value. Used equipment cannot be expensive, so try to immediately determine an adequate price.

To do this, you can look through other people's ads and display the average figure. The smaller it is, the sooner you make a sale.

Try to interest the buyer, that is, make a useful and interesting ad.Of course, the photo will attract the future owner of the refrigerator in the first place, however, creative text can help a lot.

List the advantages of the model and be sure to indicate the reason for the sale - the purchase of new equipment. The buyer should know that the reason for the sale was not the poor quality of the equipment, but the replacement

If you don’t have the desire or time to fiddle with your ad, read someone else’s. Perhaps someone just needed an inexpensive used refrigerator for a summer house or a rented apartment.

If the amount received does not matter, call the purchase of old equipment. You will be offered symbolic money - 500-1000 rubles, but you will not have to look for movers, as energetic workers will take everything out and take it out on their own.

No. 3 - give in good hands

Wealthy owners can afford to give a refrigerator to friends or just strangers.

Often neighbors or strangers find themselves in circumstances in which the purchase of new equipment is not possible due to temporary material problems. People who unexpectedly lost their jobs, or students renting an apartment next door, will be happy with such a gift.

The old model can be restored, and it will take its rightful place in the interior of the kitchen. The battered rare ZIL outwardly differs little from the elite retro SMEG models

Gratitude for a generous gift can be the independent transportation of the unit by the new owners of the equipment. They will take care of the timely removal of the refrigerator from the kitchen, and by the time the new equipment is delivered, the place for installation will be free.

Old fridge compressor

What to do with the compressor from the refrigerator

Separately, it is worth mentioning how to use the compressor from the old refrigerator.This unit is easy to find, it is usually located at the bottom of the refrigerator at the back and looks like a massive black bowler hat. The compressor is easy to remove by unscrewing the bolts and nuts holding it, and then sawing it off the radiator with a hacksaw.

The compressor from the refrigerator can be found in many applications, using it both for pumping air and for pumping it out, that is, either to create or to reduce pressure.

To prevent the compressor from splashing oil during operation, a receiver will be required. It can be used, for example, for tire inflation.

Another option is to use an airbrush compressor from an old refrigerator. This is a public and cheap (free) replacement for a special airbrush compressor.

Of all household appliances, only the refrigerator has a compressor capable of generating enough pressure for the airbrush to work properly.

Thus, a used refrigerator can be used in many different ways. If you have no desire to do this, it should be handed over for recycling to one of the companies involved in this kind of activity. It may happen that you have to pay for disposal, but often you can turn in an old refrigerator for recycling for free, and sometimes even for your own benefit. By disposing of the refrigerator correctly, you will not only get rid of the trash that takes up space, but you will also contribute to protecting the environment.

Refrigerator Compressor Disposal

Copper is one of the best conductors of electric current, therefore it is in demand in the production of cables, pipes, wire, etc. This metal is found in many elements and components of household appliances, but it is especially abundant in old refrigerators.The largest amount of copper is in the compressor, which is responsible for maintaining a low temperature in the chambers. If the model is two-chamber, then two compressors are located inside the case, so you can extract twice as much non-ferrous metal.

In the "heart" of technology - the compressor - the highest content of copper: it consists of about 30% of this non-ferrous metal. But to extract it, you need to disassemble the case, dismantle this element, open it and disassemble it. The motor-compressor is located behind the rear wall of the refrigerator and is a monolithic assembly, inside which are the rotor, stator, springs, bearings, piston, motor, serpentine tube and copper wire.

The motor-compressor of an old refrigerator is a monolithic element in a black case, resembling a barrel. It contains at least 700 grams of copper, depending on the model. To disassemble the engine from the refrigerator, you will need:

• flat screwdriver;
• pliers;
• pliers;
• angle grinder;
• a hammer;
• chisel.

The first step is to remove part of the body with a grinder. If the compressor is vertical, you will only need to saw off the top part and immediately start extracting valuable items. If the location is different, you will have to cut both ends of the body, and then make an additional cut along the "pipe" with the motor. This is necessary to open the case and make it easier to extract the metals.

After the manipulations described above, unscrew the bolts, and then use a hammer and chisel to remove the compressor and rotor from the motor stator. These elements should be knocked out in the direction of the bolt heads unscrewed earlier. Then you should remove the stator, which is the most valuable element of this node.The total mass of the compressor assembly is from 10 to 13 kg, of which more than 10 is iron, that is, ferrous scrap metal.

The stator winding consists of copper, and a grinder will again be required to extract it. She needs to carefully cut down the copper winding, collecting small items in a bag or box for later delivery. So you can disassemble the compressor from the refrigerator for copper, getting up to 900 grams of pure metal, which does not require pre-firing before delivery. It is of high quality and contains a minimum amount of blockages, so it is quite expensive.

The relevance of recycling household appliances

In matters related to the disposal of old equipment, the inhabitants of Russia lag behind the Europeans, Americans and Japanese. Relatively recently, official documents have appeared that regulate the sale, storage and processing of used household appliances and appliances.

For example, the “Law on Environmental Protection” No. 7-FZ of the Russian Federation states who and how should be responsible for the delivery and processing of broken equipment.

Some points are devoted to the responsibility of citizens and self-government bodies that do not comply with the requirements for the civilized disposal of failed equipment and electronics. By the way, the last edition was released in January 2002 and has not changed since then.

One of the reasons causing difficulties with the removal and removal of equipment concerns the large dimensions and heavy weight of household devices. In addition, volumetric equipment takes up a lot of space, so just throwing it in a landfill is prohibited.

Refrigerators are also distinguished by the fact that they contain a refrigerant. Freon, which provides a low temperature inside the device, is harmful to humans and to the atmosphere.However, poisoning can only be obtained with a large and sharp release of gas. In practice, it quickly dissolves in the air and volatilizes.

But phosgene, which is recognized as a toxic substance, is truly dangerous. It is formed at a temperature of +400 °C, therefore, it can only occur if production technologies or safety precautions are violated in an industrial enterprise.

When released into the atmosphere, the gas destroys the ozone layer.

However, there is a certain procedure for evacuating gas prior to further disposal of equipment. It should be handled by qualified services that have a state license. Releasing refrigerant into the atmosphere is prohibited.

Disposal of old refrigerators

It is possible to minimize unplanned costs for wages of hired workers and rental of special vehicles - the professionals of KBTStok undertake the entire range of disposal work without causing discomfort to property owners.

Recycling an old refrigerator with our help is an ideal solution in terms of financial and time costs:

• Trusting customers turn to the first ad they come across, not suspecting that scammers may be hiding behind it. A fictitious deal is concluded, the client is counting on compensation, and as a result, he falls for the hook of scammers. Qualified employees of a reliable, proven organization with an impeccable reputation "KBTStok" have never been seen in illegal actions. Give the broken refrigerator to the honest hands of our craftsmen, who will compensate you for part of its cost and promptly take it out for further processing;
• Without the help of hired workers, it is problematic to get rid of an inconvenient to carry, heavy refrigeration unit - experienced loaders of "KBTStok" know their job. The well-coordinated, accurate performance of their immediate duties by our loaders guarantees the customer that during the release of the premises from the overall objects, the interior, corners and slopes will remain undamaged;
• To take a used refrigerator to a recycling point on your own, you need a truck, and you also have to spend money on gasoline. This is completely unprofitable, it takes time and effort.

Tips for getting rid of trash

There is one article in the legislation of the Russian Federation. It states that companies that dispose of municipal solid waste are not allowed to transport large items. Therefore, simply dragging the old household assistant to the containers and throwing it away will not work.

If you leave unnecessary equipment at the entrance, then it is unlikely that someone will pick it up. At the same time, such a surprise, most likely, will not please the neighbors. A complaint can be written against the owner of the unit, which promises a substantial fine. Therefore, people who want to remove this dimensional item from the apartment begin to look for where to rent the old refrigerator for money.

A more reasonable solution would not be to throw away the refrigerator, but to contact a company that provides a service for buying old refrigerators. In such organizations, even an old model of a food cooling cabinet will be interested. They will gladly take it away, paying good money for the export. For the owner of the old model "Pamir" or "Ocean", such cooperation will be extremely beneficial.Indeed, when contacting an organization that has a service for receiving used refrigerators, in addition to cash, he gets the opportunity to free up space in his apartment. Over time, it may be occupied by a new model of a refrigerator.

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The relevance of recycling household appliances

In matters related to the disposal of old equipment, the inhabitants of Russia lag behind the Europeans, Americans and Japanese. Relatively recently, official documents have appeared that regulate the sale, storage and processing of used household appliances and appliances.

For example, the “Law on Environmental Protection” No. 7-FZ of the Russian Federation states who and how should be responsible for the delivery and processing of broken equipment.

Some points are devoted to the responsibility of citizens and self-government bodies that do not comply with the requirements for the civilized disposal of failed equipment and electronics. By the way, the last edition was released in January 2002 and has not changed since then.

An insufficient number of explanatory documents and an undeveloped state policy in the field of nature protection led to the fact that real difficulties arose with the “attaching” of household appliances

One of the reasons causing difficulties with the removal and removal of equipment concerns the large dimensions and heavy weight of household devices. In addition, volumetric equipment takes up a lot of space, so just throwing it in a landfill is prohibited.

Refrigerators are also distinguished by the fact that they contain a refrigerant. Freon, which provides a low temperature inside the device, is harmful to humans and to the atmosphere. However, poisoning can only be obtained with a large and sharp release of gas. In practice, it quickly dissolves in the air and volatilizes.

But phosgene, which is recognized as a toxic substance, is truly dangerous. It is formed at a temperature of +400 °C, therefore, it can only occur if production technologies or safety precautions are violated in an industrial enterprise.

When released into the atmosphere, the gas destroys the ozone layer.

Phosgene was isolated only from freon R-22, already banned for production. Today, companies producing and refilling refrigerators use R-600a, R-134a, R407c, R410a and other series recognized as safe for the health of users.

However, there is a certain procedure for evacuating gas prior to further disposal of equipment. It should be handled by qualified services that have a state license. Releasing refrigerant into the atmosphere is prohibited.

Why you need to dispose of the old refrigerator and how it is done

Faced with the need to replace equipment, we begin to think about the fastest and most inexpensive ways to get rid of the old one. In most cases, old non-working equipment is sent to a landfill. But, throwing away the old refrigerator will not be the best idea.

Thanks to recycling, you can reduce the harm that is caused to nature from the disposal of household appliances.

Experts say that freon is one of the reasons for the destruction of the ozone layer. That is why the delivery of old refrigerators for recycling is of great importance. In order for the refrigerant not to harm the environment, it is necessary to reduce the percentage of its release into the atmosphere. This is what refrigerator recycling companies do.

So, the recycling of refrigerators includes:

1. Acceptance of equipment for disposal;
2. pumping out the refrigerant from the system;
3. Disassembly of the refrigerator (extraction of all nodes and sorting them into working and non-working ones for further use);
4. Compression of the metal case and other elements of the system in a special press;
5. Sending metal to enterprises for its processing.

Freon pumped out from refrigerators can be sent for recycling or collected in sealed containers for indefinite storage.