Dishwasher Disposal – the Ultimate Guide
3. Sell or donate your dishwasher online
If your dishwasher is still in good, working condition, you might be able to sell it or donate it for reuse.
Donate
If you’re looking to donate your dishwasher, there are a few avenues you could try:
- Charity shops
- Furniture reuse stores/organisations
- Online marketplaces
- Friends and family
Charities shops such as the British Heart Foundation accept dishwashers. Be sure to double-check that the charity shop you actually wants your white goods before turning up with it. Some charity shops may even come and collect it for you.
There are plenty of furniture reuse stores and organisations that will be happy to accept your machine. For example, Epping Forest ReUSE accept dishwasher donations. We have created a full guide with everything you need to know about furniture and white goods reuse here.
Online marketplaces are also a great place to give away white goods for free. You can list your items for free on websites such as Freegle, Freecycle, Gumtree, Facebook Marketplace and eBay and you can specify that you’d like the other person to do the collection so you don’t have to do any travelling yourself.
A list of donation options isn’t complete without mentioning friends and family. You never know who might need a dishwasher, so it’s always worth asking your nearest and dearest.
Sale
If you’re hoping to sell your dishwasher, here are some options to try:
- Online marketplaces
- Friends and family
If you want to be matched quickly with someone who wants to buy a second-hand dishwasher, the best option is to list the item online at a price you’re happy to sell it for. You can do this on websites such as Facebook Marketplace, eBay and NextDoor. It’s ideal if you don’t have the means to take it anywhere or even if you’d just rather stay in the comfort of your own home as you can organise for the buyer to collect.
4. Repair your dishwasher
If you're looking into dishwasher disposal because your appliance is broken, you may want to consider repairing it first. If you fancy giving it a go yourself, there are plenty of articles and how-to videos online demonstrating how to fix common issues. If you’re not handy though, you could find someone locally to pay to help - there are lots of appliance repair companies and a quick google search should lead you to some straight away.
5. Retailer take-back service
Retailers legally have to offer a take-back service for electrical waste, including dishwashers. Stores have to take back waste that is the same type of item as the one customers are buying from the store, i.e if you buy a new dishwasher from John Lewis, they have to provide a dishwasher disposal take-back service for your old one too. This is regardless of the brand or if you buy in-store, online or by mail order.
Take-back services are free but stores are allowed to charge transport fees if they’re picking up the item from the customer’s home.
Here’s an example of Curry’s take-back service:
6. Take your dishwasher to your local tip
Another way to get rid of your dishwasher is to drive it to your local HWRC. If you have a car and the space inside it to fit a dishwasher, this could be a great option for you. Bear in mind dishwashers are pretty heavy, so it might be best to find someone to help you carry it to the car.
If you live in London, we have a guide on London's rubbish tips & HWRCs
7. Can you put a dishwasher in a skip?
If you were hoping to dispose of a dishwasher in a skip, unfortunately, you can't. Appliances or electrical equipment aren't allowed in skips but luckily, we've listed plenty of other dishwasher disposal options for you in this article.
8. Can you put a dishwasher in a Hippobag / skip bag?
Washing machines and other bulky appliances can be put in a Hippobag but only if you hire an independent contractor to collect the skip bag. Hippo waste doesn't offer the collection of any electrical appliances. If you're looking for more info on skip bags, we have an ultimate guide to skip bags, what can and can't be put in a skip bag, the typical prices to collect a skip bag and the latest Hippobag discount codes.
9. Use a Man & Van waste team
Skip companies won't be able to take your old dishwasher off your hands, but a man and van waste contractor will. Private waste contractors can remove WEEE waste (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) and also offer the best response times. So, if you need your dishwasher gone fast and you're prepared to pay, hiring a man & van team is the best option. You can find local, licensed waste collectors on the LoveJunk platform here, and check out example prices in our rubbish removal gallery here.
10. Three tips to have your dishwasher picked up same day
- Try a scrap metal collector - Scrap metal collectors are often available to pick up waste same-day, especially if it's valuable metals. It's worth a try!
- Price it right - If you're selling your dishwasher, make sure it's reasonably priced. Nobody will want to buy your old dishwasher if they can get a fancy new one for the same price.
- Use the LoveJunk marketplace - You can use the LoveJunk Marketplace to ensure a speedy & responsible dishwasher collection. Be sure to take our price guidance into consideration when creating your listing. Most listings on the LoveJunk platform are accepted by collectors within seconds, so it's a great way to get junk picked up fast.
Click the following link for more tips on same-day rubbish removal.
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