WEEE
Have you got any small electrical items lying around that are broken or just a bit past their prime?
Whether it's old mobile phones in a drawer, kids' toys in a cupboard, old power tools cluttering up your garage or a broken kettle or toaster gathering dust in your loft, sometimes it's hard to part with things that seem too valuable to throw away. The good news is they don't have to go to waste, because you can recycle them! Click here for details of Household Recycle Centres (HRCs) so you can find the one closest to you.
Below are the four main categories of small electrical items that can be recycled. Look out for the pink symbols at your local recycling centre which show you what goes where.
- High-tech electronic devices
Phones, mobile phones, remote controls, chargers, radios, VCRs, digi-boxes, speakers, hi-fi units, electronic toys and more - Personal care
Hairdryers, hair straighteners, electric toothbrushes, hair trimmers, shavers, hair curlers, facial saunas, power showers and more - Small kitchen appliances
Kettles, toasters, irons, blenders, smoothie makers, sandwich toasters, coffee machines, food processors, bread makers, electric scales and more - DIY and garden electricals
Drills, power tools, garden shears, strimmers, sanders, angle grinders, chainsaws, lawnmowers, garden sprinklers and more
Find out more
For more detailed information about the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE Directive), visit the Environment Agency website.