How to dispose of white goods in Chichester: recycling, selling and collection

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In Chichester, what happens next for an old fridge, washing machine or cooker usually comes down to one thing: does it still work? A working appliance is best sold or donated, since reuse keeps it out of the waste stream entirely and often costs nothing. A broken one still needs proper handling — either at the local recycling centre, through a Chichester District Council collection, or via a private team who can disconnect, lift and carry it for you.

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Facebook Marketplace and Gumtree are the two platforms most Chichester sellers turn to for used appliances. Both let you list for free, add photos and arrange local collection, which suits bulky items like fridges and washing machines that are awkward to post or courier.

Price it realistically — condition, age and whether the appliance still has its original documentation all affect what buyers will pay. Being upfront about any marks, dents or missing parts, and setting a fair, negotiable price, tends to get an item collected faster than holding out for top money.

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British Heart Foundation's Chichester store, at 19–22 Southgate, sells donated furniture and electrical items including fridges, TVs and hi-fi. It offers a free home collection service for unwanted furniture and electricals — book online and your local store will contact you within five working days to arrange a date.

To be accepted, appliances need to be complete, working and in saleable condition, without obvious stains, rips or odours. BHF notes it cannot collect washer-dryers or certain washing machine models, so it is worth checking with the shop first if that applies to your machine. St Wilfrid's Hospice Furniture Outlet & Donation Centre on Terminus Road also takes donated items and can sometimes arrange collection — call 01243 530518 to check whether they can take a particular appliance before you book anything in.

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Chichester's household waste recycling centre is run by West Sussex County Council rather than the district council, and is based at Coach Road, Westhampnett, PO18 0NX. It's open daily — 9am to 6pm from April to September, and 9am to 4pm from October to March.

Fridges, freezers and other large domestic appliances, including washing machines, dishwashers, cookers and tumble dryers without a heat pump, are accepted free of charge as WEEE (waste electrical and electronic equipment), for disposal in the site's dedicated WEEE containers.

If you're arriving by car, van or with a trailer, you need to book a slot in advance through the council's Book to Recycle system — visits on foot, by bike or mobility scooter don't need a booking. You'll also need to show proof that you live in West Sussex, such as a driving licence, recent council tax bill or utility bill, as access is refused without it.

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Chichester District Council's bulky household waste service will collect white goods, and specifically names fridges and cookers among the items it takes as part of a booked collection. Items must be left outside the building but within your property boundary or communal area by 6am on the collection day, since the crew do not enter the property — so any appliance needs to be already disconnected and carried outside before they arrive. You can book online and it's worth checking the full terms and conditions before you do.

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Currys will remove an old appliance when it delivers a replacement — its recycling add-on starts from around £15 at checkout, and small appliances may be taken away free if there's room in the delivery van. You can also recycle any old electrical item for free in any Currys store, regardless of where you bought it, and you'll get a discount voucher worth at least £5 for doing so.

AO.com offers a Remove & Recycle service when you buy a replacement appliance, which is free for AO Members and chargeable for other customers; disconnection is included free for cooking, integrated laundry and cooling appliances, though you'll need to disconnect and defrost other items yourself before the crew arrives. If you're not buying a new appliance from AO, its standalone Collect & Recycle service starts from £30 per item. Terms and current prices vary by retailer and order type, so it's worth checking the latest details before you buy.

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A private collection is usually the easier route when the appliance is still plumbed in, when it needs carrying down stairs or through a tight hallway, or when you simply need it gone on a tighter timescale than a recycling centre trip or a booked council slot allows. Chichester House Clearance disconnects, carries and loads appliances from anywhere in the property, and takes them for recycling or reuse rather than landfill.

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Related servicesSection titled Related%20services

• White Goods Disposal
• Furniture Removal
• Rubbish Removal