Over 30 years of experience
Origin in the disposal of refrigerators
Know-how for all subfields of waste disposal

Why choose UFH

An environmental pioneer and Austrian showpiece company

For over 30 years, UFH has been an Austrian showpiece company in climate protection. Originally responsible for the recycling and processing of refrigeration appliances, UFH has seen continuous development. Today, we collect and treat end-of-life large appliances, small electrical appliances (incl. small IT and telecommunication equipment), display screen equipment, lamps, batteries, photovoltaic modules and, of course, refrigerator appliances.

UFH’s management board comprises experienced experts from the electrical and electronic equipment industry and related sectors. They help ensure that the interests of both industry and commerce are optimally reflected and represented within UFH.

UFH – Austria’s quality PRO

As a UFH customer, you can be confident that your end-of-life electrical equipment and batteries are treated and recycled according to the highest environmental and technical standards. Selected partners make sure that the most stringent quality standards are met. Cooling appliances, refrigerators and freezers are recycled together with Remondis Electrorecycling GmbH in Kematen an der Ybbs, where we operate one of the most modern recycling plants for refrigerator appliances in Europe.

showpiece company

Over 30 years of experience in climate protection

Six reasons to choose UFH

#1 in terms of quality

UFH is a trusted and reliable partner for the collection and recycling of end-of-life electrical and electronic equipment and batteries.

Customer proximity

Our customers benefit from expert advice as well as clear and transparent fees. The online reporting tool is designed for easy and intuitive handling.

State-of-the-Art recycling technologies

The recycling plant for refrigerators and cooling appliances in Kematen an der Ybbs, Lower Austria, is one of the most advanced facilities of its kind in Europe.

Top priority for environmental protection

UFH meets the highest standards in the environmentally friendly and resource-efficient collection and disposal of WEEE and batteries.

European agent

For foreign companies, UFH acts as an authorised representative and simplifies administrative processes.

Responsibility in action

UFH plays an active role in shaping European standards, as a co-founder and Austria’s sole member of the WEEE-Forum and EucoLight.

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