Vacuum cleaners recycling

Looking to get rid of an old or broken hoover or vacuum cleaner? Read on to find out how and where to recycle your old Henry, Dyson, Shark or other vacuum cleaner.

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Electrical recycling near me

How to recycle a vacuum cleaner or hoover

It’s as easy as ABC.

ASK

Could your broken vacuum cleaner be fixed? Could you pass it on to someone you know? Donate it to a charity? Or could you sell your old vacuum, such as your Dyson, Henry or Shark?

BAG IT

Put your vacuum cleaner alongside a box or bag that you can use to stash all your old electrical bits and pieces until you next visit the recycling centre – or until collection day if you have one.

CHECK

Find your nearest recycling point. Simply enter your postcode in our recycling locator. And off you go.

Recycling locator

Get a handle on what to do with your old vacuum cleaner when it bites the dust

Pick the option that suits you…

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In store

Thousands of shops across the UK will now recycle your old dyson, Henry hoover or other vacuum cleaner for you when you buy a new one from them. Some retailers take back all old electricals for recycling or refurbishment, even if you’re not buying something new. #zerowaste

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Your local recycling centre

All household waste and recycling centres have drop-off points for electricals and batteries. Some also have an area for items that can be refurbished to be passed on – someone may have a home for second-hand vacuum cleaners!

White and plywood electrical drop off bin against a bright blue background, text on the bin reads: Recycle electricals responsibly and care for the environment.

Recycling banks

Some supermarkets, car parks and designated roadside areas have electrical recycling drop-off points, or ‘bring banks’, which may be able to recycle your small handheld vacuum. Be sure to check our recycling locator to see if your nearest can take larger vacuum cleaners.

DID YOU KNOW?

Millions of unused vacuum cleaners are collecting dust in UK households

And not in a functional way!

Think of all the precious materials that we could save if we recycled these unused or broken vacuum cleaners

Find your nearest recycling point

Put in your postcode to find recycling and reuse centres near you