ASK
Does your old electrical contain batteries or bulbs? Remove these before recycling. It’s your responsibility to remove personal data from smart devices and computers, so remember to take out memory cards and delete your data.
Electrical recycling – it’s easier than before
There are almost 3,000 electrical recycling and reuse points in the UK – find one near you.
Smart devices and IT
Lighting
Small household appliances
Personal grooming appliances
DIY and power tools
Toys and leisure equipment
Audio and AV equipment
Large household electricals
TV and display equipment
Garden power tools
Exercise equipment
As easy as ABC
Once you’ve decided to pass on or recycle your electricals, preparing them is simple.
BAG IT
Find a bag that you can use to store all your old electricals until you can go to the recycling centre – or until collection day, if you have one.
CHECK
Check our easy recycling locator to find your nearest repair, reuse or recycling point. Some councils collect directly from your home. Otherwise keep your electricals in your bag until you can visit a drop-off point.
Electrical recycling locator
DID YOU KNOW?
Recycled steel is all around us
Toasters, kettles, cookers, games consoles, computers, cars …
All these items and more use steel. And the great news is that steel is 100% recyclable – it can be melted down and turned into new objects made of steel without losing any of the original metal. It can also be recycled over and over without weakening.
