Aircon removal where to dispose of it(legally)?

JimmyCrackCorn · 02-03-2011 12:00pm #1

I'm going to remove my aircon this weekend.

Do i drop it to a scrappy for disposal or where?

colm_mcm · 02-03-2011 1:48pm

presume local waste management facility would be the place to go.

andyseadog · 02-03-2011 7:49pm

i think you can toss the motor anywhere you like cant you? just stick it in the wheelie bin or whatever.

i think its the gas you release first thats illegal to vent to the atmosphere. i think advanced pitstop or some chain like that will extract the gas, its cheap enough. i think it can give you a nasty burn too so watch out.

kona · 02-03-2011 11:16pm

Depends on what refrigerant is used. If its pre 1995 it will be R-12 or R-22, this should be disposed of correctley as its a CFC.

If its more modern R-134a It can be released into the atmosphere as its not a CFC (and in a small amount in a aircon system), however when released as its compressed into a liquid, when it turns to a gas it will freeze anything it touches and give a nasty burn as mentioned above.

Midnight_EG · 02-03-2011 11:34pm

Just do what Joe said...crack that nut while holding your breath and walk away for 20 minutes

JimmyCrackCorn · 03-03-2011 9:56am

Midnight_EG wrote: »

Just do what Joe said...crack that nut while holding your breath and walk away for 20 minutes

What are you doing this weekend and how long can you hold your breath?:D

Aircon removal where to dispose of it(legally)?

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