How do I dispose of old electronics?

bring your WEEE items to our Household Waste Recycling & Reuse Centre (HWRRC) for free disposal – see our HWRRC page for more details; we’ll arrange for items to be sold on and reused by our charity partners where possible, but if they can’t be re-used, they will be recycled.

What electrical items can be recycled?

What electrical items can be recycled?

• Large household appliances like fridges, freezers, microwaves, dishwashers and washing machines.
• Smaller household appliances like irons, toasters, kettles and vacuum cleaners.
• IT and communication equipment like laptops, fax machines, printers, phones and smartphones.

Can I put small electrical items in the recycle bin?

You must not put your broken appliances into a regular recycle bin; councils don’t allow it and it could be dangerous.

How do I dispose of old TV in my area?

You have a few options when it comes to getting rid of an old TV.

1. Donate your TV. There are many local charities that accept televisions that still work.
2. Take it to a recycling facility. Depending on where you live, they may offer a pick up service.
3. Return it to the manufacturer.
4. Sell it.
5. Give it away for free.

Who takes old TVs for free?

1800ewaste collects and recycles over 95% of old electrical appliances such as televisions, fridges, microwaves, mobile phones, LCDs, plasmas and computers. Fees apply. Call 1800 392 783 or get an online estimate.

Can you put electrical items in the bin?

You can recycle small electrical items, such as radios, kettles, hair dryers, food mixers, drills, laptops and more. There will be no collection of items larger than a standard bag. The bag needs to be tied up.

Can wires be recycled?

IT MAY SOUND SURPRISING, BUT WIRES, CORDS, AND CABLES ARE ALL RECYCLABLE.

What are small electrical items?

Small electrical items

• kettles and toasters.
• blenders.
• irons.
• hair dryers, straighteners and clippers.
• clocks, watches, alarms clocks and cameras.
• games console.
• small battery powered toys.
• smoke detectors.

Can I throw my toaster in the bin?

Do not dump your electronics like hair dryers, vacuum cleaners, toasters etc. in your bin. Instead, find a suitable place or recycling program to do that. Do not try to recycle light bulbs.

Can you put electrical items in a bin?

Batteries and electrical items (especially large electricals) should not be thrown away in the rubbish bin because they can cause problems at the EfW e.g. spikes in emissions. Electricals contain hazardous materials and precious metals and should be recycled properly. You can also find your nearest recycling bank.

Can I put electrical items in a skip?

Items which can’t be thrown into a skip include asbestos, gas cylinders, animal waste, explosives, batteries, oil of any kind, chemicals, paint and glue, televisions, laptops, phones, electrical equipment, lighting and tyres.