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Times are changing fast in the world of second-hand electricals and electronics. So you’d be forgiven if you hadn’t clocked that many charity shops now take electrical goods, and that some will even collect from your home. But the truth is, with at least one national charity - British Heart Foundation - now running shops specifically branded as electrical stores, it’s never been easier to donate old electricals ...

The Electrical Retailer Take-back rules - and how can they help you recycle your electricals. The new Electrical Retailer Take-back rules mean recycling appliances has just got easier. Now, when you buy a new electrical product from any one of thousands of shops across the UK, the store will take back your old appliance on a like-for-like basis. And they will do so whether or not you bought your ...

Detailed information about deleting your personal data safely from smart devices. IMPORTANT: Destroy your data, don’t just delete it. Before passing your device on for reuse or recycling, you should permanently delete your personal and private data. And it’s not just computers we're talking about: you need to wipe tablets and mobile phones. Games consoles, printers, hard drives and even digital camera memory cards can store personal data too.  Think about ...

Anything with a plug, battery or cable can be recycled – including your power tools. Find a local electricals recycling ...

Our recycling locator will help you find a local electricals recycling scheme – including somewhere to recycle old unwanted power tools. ...

Our recycling locator will help you find a local electricals recycling scheme – including somewhere to recycle an old unwanted lawn mower. ...