All cold appliances are likely to contain refrigerants as gases which are hazardous to the atmosphere either because of ozone depletion or inducing global warming. In addition EU regulations require the agent to expand the insulating foam prior to 2002 also to be recovered.

This recovery can only be undertaken by licensed contractors. So it is important that you arrange with either the seller of your new appliance or with your local authority to undertake safe disposal of your old appliance.

It is very important for everyone to safeguard the environment and you can do your share by ensuring safe disposal of any old appliance.

Consult your local Energy Savings Trust adviser:

Energy Advisory Service	Energy Saving Trust

Consult appliance retailer web sites:



HiEnergy Shop

Consult appliance manufacturers web sites:

AEG	Bosch	Creda	GE
Hoover	Hotpoint	Whirlpool	Zanussi