One mission
Recycle Your Electricals is a UK-wide campaign with one mission – to get the UK reusing and recycling our old, unwanted electricals.
About us
Anything with a plug, battery or cable can be reused or recycled
The Great Cable Guide
Free yourself of cable chaos!
Ever found yourself in a web of wires you no longer use? The question is: what do you do with them?
Our visual guide will help you identify what your cables do and if you still need them. Whether they’re still sparking joy or past their prime, you can donate or recycle these cables and give that precious copper a new connection to the world.
In focus
With the best research and the smartest solutions we’re tackling electrical waste together.
Simpler than you think
From recycling centres to shops, charities to community drop-off points, there’s almost 30,000 locations on our locator to donate or recycle your old electricals.
Find your closest location
Never bin batteries
Hidden batteries inside electricals can spark dangerous fires when crushed in bin lorries and recycling centres. Battery fires also endanger lives and cause serious environmental and health risks.
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Reusing and recycling our old electricals is a win-win
Protecting health and the environment and putting valuable resources back into the economy.
What’s the problem?
Discarded electricals are one of the fastest growing sources of waste – and a big threat to the environment and human health.
What you can recycle
Anything with a plug, battery or cable can be recycled – and most of the materials in them can be made into new products.
How recycling works
From your home to your recycling centre to brand new products – the precious materials in old electricals get a new lease of life.
Benefits of recycling
Reusing and recycling old electricals is better for the planet and your pocket. It means more jobs and saving precious resources.
DID YOU KNOW?
Almost 30,000
There are almost 30,000 UK drop-off points to fix, donate and recycle your old electricals. And a massive 75% of all materials in your old electrical items can be recycled and turned into new things like life-saving equipment, children’s playgrounds – and even new electricals. Bag up your old electricals today!
Recycle Your Electricals news
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How to declutter old electricals
28th March 2024 Decluttering extraordinaire Vicky Silverton shares her top tips for decluttering your home of old electricals, and how…
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