Recycling entertainment, toys and leisure equipment
Your old headphones, TV monitor or console might be past their best – but recycling entertainment equipment means it’s not game over.
TV
Speakers
DVD player
Musical instrument
Microphone
mp3 player
Camera
Games console
TV remote control
Electric toys
Portable stereo
Turntable
DID YOU KNOW?
Find your nearest recycling point
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DID YOU KNOW?
TV remotes have been around since 1955
Looking like a Flash Gordon-style laser gun, the Flash-Matic was invented for the president of US company Zenith Electronics, who wanted to be able to skip the adverts. Today about 28 million UK households have at least one television set – and multiple remote controls.Image: Edd Thomas/CC BY 2.0
Frequently asked questions – games and entertainment
Is there TV recycling near me?
Yes. There are more than 2,500 drop-off points for electrical recycling in the UK. Use our locator to find your nearest.
Can I recycle my radio, stereo or speakers?
Yes. Anything with a plug, battery or cable can be recycled and turned into new items like TVs or even life-saving equipment.
Can you recycle tablets?
Yes. Anything with a plug, battery or cable can be recycled. Follow our guide to deleting your data before taking tablets, mp3 players and smart phones to your nearest electricals recycling centre.
Where do I go for camera recycling?
All but the oldest cameras will contain electrical parts, including valuable materials that can be recycled and used again. Find your nearest recycling centre using our locator.
Is there such a thing as XBox 360 recycling?
Like anything with a plug, battery or cable, your old games console can be recycled. Find your nearest electrical recycling point using our locator.
