Which electricals can be recycled?

Good news - almost all electrical items can be recycled.

If an item has a plug, cable or battery, it counts as an electrical and should be recycled separately from your household rubbish.

What can be recycled?

This includes both small and large items, such as:

• Mobile phones and tablets
• Vapes and e-cigarettes
• Chargers, cables and extension leads
• Hair dryers, straighteners and electric toothbrushes
• Kettles, toasters and microwaves
• TVs, monitors and computer screens
• Fridges, freezers and washing machines

Why recycling electricals matters

Electrical items often contain hidden batteries. If these are placed in the wrong bin, they can be crushed or damaged and cause fires in collection vehicles, putting crews at risk and disrupting local services.

Recycling electricals properly helps:

• Keep waste crews safe
• Recover valuable materials
• Reduce environmental harm

Find the right recycling option

Recycling options vary depending on the size of the item and where you live.

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.