When you buy a new device, whether at a point of sale or online, the seller is required to collect the old device free of charge. WEEE items smaller than 25 cm can be taken to household appliance shops with a sales area of 400 m² or more.
Refrigerator
Refrigerator
Where?
WEEE
Which process is carried out?
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Sorting facility: Appliances
The white line domestic appliances arrive at the facility for storage and further processing. This begins with cleaning the interior of the device. In the case of refrigerators, freezers and air conditioners, proceeds to the suction of the mixture of oil and CFC R-12 from refrigerant circuit, removing manually and recover the compressor and aluminum parts, copper and glass, leaving only the cases. After separation, the components are proceeded for crushing, and ferrous metals, nonferrous metals, plastics and foams can be separated into different fractions.
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Recycling facility
Companies treat the different types of plastic and metal so they can be reintroduced into the production chain. Compressor oil cooling circuit is transported to the plant regeneration of waste oils. The gases are treated to be subsequently reused, facilitating in this way the process of renovation of existing refrigeration systems without the need to manufacture more CFCs.
What does it become?
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Plastic
Plastic for electrical appliances, packaging, wrapping, street fixtures.
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Metal
Pieces of metal for electrical appliances, construction.
