Mountain of broken fridges growing across England and Wales
A surge in broken fridges and freezers caused by recent heatwaves has overwhelmed waste management systems across England and Wales. Local councils are calling for government intervention to address the backlog and storage shortages.
Why it matters
The issue highlights the intersection of climate-driven appliance failure and the limitations of current waste management infrastructure.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, A mountain of discarded fridges at a dump in Manchester
The article presents the problem from the perspective of local government and waste management authorities.
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