Responsible Collection of End of Life Refrigeration in the UK: Compliance & Guidance End of life refrigeration units—from domestic fridges and freezers to commercial cold rooms—pose a particular environmental, safety and regulatory challenge when they reach the end of their working life. These units often contain refrigerants regulated under F-gas/ODS laws, insulating foams, metals, plastics and electronic control components. Improper disposal can lead to environmental harm, legal liability and lost material value. For organisations in the UK—housing associations, retailers, landlords, facilities managers