These vouchers are sold to electrical appliance retailers selling refrigerators to consumers. The dealers are in turn required by law to supply a UFH voucher every time a refrigerator is sold. The cost of the voucher serves as a down payment for the subsequent professional and environmentally-safe disposal of the refrigerator at the end of its service life. The system is made up of collection and disposal firms authorised to operate throughout the country and locked into intense competition. The consumer benefits from the competition due to the low prices it engenders among the partners in the UFH system.
Professional disposal is ensured at all times.
Recycling economy to the benefit of the environment T he principle aim of UFH is to raise the ecological awareness of consumers so that they are encouraged to properly dispose of old refrigerators and large household appliances. It is aimed to avoid illegal dumping and the export of old appliances to neighbouring countries. UFH envisages the creation of a recycling economy to the benefit of the environment and to secure the basis of our lives.