Why Is It Important To Dispose Of Air Conditioning Units Responsibly?

Air conditioning really is an incredible invention, but if it comes with one major downside, it’s the potential environmental cost. Not only does it take up a large amount of electricity, but perhaps even worse, poorly recycled units can leak chemicals and release dangerous pollutants into the air. All this to say that responsible air conditioning recycling is incredibly important.

But how exactly does air conditioning recycling work? And what would happen if you didn’t responsibly dispose of your air con unit?

Air Conditioning Recycling

The process of air conditioning recycling is actually pretty simple, at least from the user’s end. Once your old unit has reached the end of its lifespan, you can simply take it to a reputable metal or scrap merchant and they will be able to break down your old air conditioner into its parts in order to dispose of them responsibly. Meanwhile, you can go on your way without needing to worry about the environmental impact.

What Would Happen If You Dumped Your Old Air Con Unit

Air conditioning recycling isn’t just important because of the dangerous environmental impact of fly-tipping. It’s also very important because failure to responsibly dispose of your old unit could lead to serious fines and legal penalties. Not only is dumping illegal, but it could also be dangerous to the health and safety of the public, for which you could then be held accountable.

When the metals in your old air con unit begin to break down, they can create both toxic and flammable chemicals. If these chemicals caused damage to property or harmed a human being, then you could be liable to serious legal action.

Responsible Recycling Is Always The Way To Go

Lastly, we’d just like to say that whether it’s an air conditioning unit, a fridge, or an old television, there’s no good reason not to responsibly dispose of your waste. Your local scrap merchants or city dump will be more than happy to dispose of these things for you and many will even pay you good money to do so.

At the end of the day, while disposing of your e-waste can seem like a huge inconvenience or even a thankless task, the risks aren’t worth taking. So contact your local scrap merchant today to find out how much you could get for your old air conditioning unit.

Call us today about our AC Chiller Disposal services in London 0208 1661 221 or Surrey 01932 450 968. Alternatively, drop us an email at info@hirltd.co.uk

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