Where to recycle small electricals

Small electricals (also known as small WEEE) are items with a plug, cable or battery that are small enough to fit inside a carrier bag.

Examples of small electricals

These include:

• Vapes and e-cigarettes
• Toasters
• Hair dryers and other hair tools
• Kettles
• Table or desk lamps (remove the bulb and recycle separately)
• Electrical cables and chargers

How to recycle small electricals

There are several ways to recycle small electricals, depending on where you live:

• Some areas offer kerbside small electricals collections
• All Household Recycling Centres accept small electricals
• Some items (such as batteries and mobile phones) may have additional drop-off points

Residents in Cheltenham, the Cotswolds, the Forest of Dean, Gloucester or Tewkesbury may be able to recycle small electricals at the kerbside using a carrier bag. Collection details vary by district. To find out more visit your councils website.

You can also find out where your nearest drop off location and kerbside information is using our Waste Wizard tool - you will find specific recycling for batteries and mobile phones.