What electricals can be recycled?

Anything with a plug, battery or cable can be recycled.

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Old electronics are everywhere

Our homes, gardens, sheds and offices are crammed with all sorts of old electricals and gadgets that we no longer want or use. So it’s important to know what electronics can be recycled – literally anything with a plug, battery or cable. It’s easier than ever to recycle them, doing the planet and ourselves a huge favour.

Learn more about what electronics can be recycled and how to recycle them

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Did you know?

This symbol means you should not put old electricals in the bin

So it’s important to know what electronics can be recycled. It’s easier than ever to recycle them.

There are thousands of drop-off points for old electricals in the UK. So, to recycle your old electricals correctly, check out our recycling locator.

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Recycling gaming gear is a win-win

Millions of us are hanging on to old controllers and consoles even after their playing days are over.

Recycling them saves valuable resources and mean less clutter. What’s not to like?

Find your nearest recycling point

Millions of old hi-fi speakers are sitting around silent

But the gold and other precious metals hidden in them can be recycled and transformed into brilliant new products.

Sound good?

Find your nearest recycling point

Unwanted cables could circle the earth more than 5 times!

What are you waiting for? Rummage through those messy drawers and bag up all your old cables.

There are thousands of places around the UK to recycle them!

Find your nearest recycling point
Ring made from gold salvaged from recycled electricals

Your old electricals can be turned into jewellery

Unwanted electricals contain enough gold to make more than 850,000 rings every year

Frequently asked questions

Where can I take recyclable electronics near me?

Just pop your postcode into our recycling locator to find your nearest reuse or recycling point.

What electricals and electronics can be recycled?

Anything with a plug, battery or cable can be recycled.

Find your nearest recycling centre

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