Revealed: fridges crushed in bin lorries

DUBLIN City Council has been accused of disposing of fridges and freezers in a “reckless and irresponsible” manner after workers were photographed throwing the appliances into bin lorries.

Friends of the Earth said crushing fridges and freezers in this way risked the release of harmful CFC gases.

Fridges and freezers are hazardous waste under EU law. CFC gases must be removed before disposal and they cannot be dumped in a landfill.