{"id":316,"date":"2020-02-11T15:45:55","date_gmt":"2020-02-11T15:45:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/?page_id=316"},"modified":"2025-05-21T16:06:03","modified_gmt":"2025-05-21T15:06:03","slug":"how-to-recycle-electronics","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/how-to-recycle-electronics\/","title":{"rendered":"How to recycle electronics and electricals"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"lab_page_header_two-block_0cdcc490eaf52ba1a35469acbc2d6ac1\" class=\"lab-page-header-two\">\n    <div class=\"lab-page-header-two__content\">\n        <div class=\"row lab-page-header-two__content-container\">\n            <div class=\"col-lg-6 col-md-12 lab-page-header-two__content--wrapper\">\n                <div class=\"lab-page-header-two__content-aligned\">\n                    <div class=\"a-angled-heading a-angled-heading__responsive\">\n                        <h1 class=\"lab-page-header-two__heading\" style=\"color: #FFFFFF;\">How to recycle electronics and electricals<\/h1>\n                    <\/div>\n                                            <p class=\"lab-page-header-two__description\" style=\"color: #FFFFFF;\">Recycling electronics is easier than ever &#8211; we&#8217;ll show you how. And with almost 30,000 electrical recycling and reuse points in the UK, you&#8217;ll find the right place for your old tech near you.<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"col-lg-6 col-md-12 lab-page-header-two__image--wrapper\">\n                <div class=\"lab-page-header-two__promo-image\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/carrying-a-box-of-electrics-clear-box-1000px.webp\" alt=\"A light skinned man holding a see through plastic box full of electrical goods with a green recycle logo on the front.\" title=\"carrying a box of electrics clear box 1000px\" class=\"main-image polyfill-image\">\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"lab-page-header-two__locator-wrapper\">\n            <div class=\"container\">\n                <form\n                    action=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/electrical-recycling-near-me\/\"\n                    method=\"POST\"\n                    class=\"lab-page-header-two__locator\"\n                    id=\"locations_search_autocomplete_form\"\n                >\n                    <label for=\"locations_search_autocomplete\"  class=\"lab-page-header__locator-descriptive\">\n                        Find your nearest donation or recycling point                    <\/label>\n\n                    <div class=\"lab-page-header-two__item\">\n                        <input class=\"form-control lab-page-header-two__locator-input\"\n                            id=\"locations_search_autocomplete\"\n                            name=\"locations_search_autocomplete\"\n                            type=\"text\"\n                            class=\"form-control\"\n                            placeholder=\"Enter a UK address or postcode\"\n                            aria-required=\"true\"\n                        \/>\n                        <span aria-live=\"polite\" role=\"alert\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"lab-page-header-two__locator-error\">Sorry, that postcode has not been recognised, please try again. Please note that we can only search UK postcodes.<\/span>\n                        <input type=\"hidden\" id=\"locations_search_autocomplete_lat\" name=\"locations_search_autocomplete_lat\" \/>\n                        <input type=\"hidden\" id=\"locations_search_autocomplete_long\" name=\"locations_search_autocomplete_long\" \/>\n                        <input type=\"hidden\" id=\"locations_search_autocomplete_nonce_data\" name=\"locations_search_autocomplete_nonce_data\" value=\"c1d70b236c\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wp_http_referer\" value=\"\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/316\" \/>                    <\/div>\n                    <button type=\"submit\" id=\"locations_search_autocomplete_submit\" class=\"a-btn\">\n                        <span class=\"a-icn\">\n                            <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" width=\"19\" height=\"16\">\n<!--!Font Awesome Free 6.7.2 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - 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 <div class=\"col-12 col-md-8 offset-md-2\">\n            <h2>What electrical items can be <span>recycled?<\/span><\/h2>\n                      <\/div>\n        \n                  \n          <div class=\"col-12 partner-logo-row\">\n            <div class=\"m-preloader\">\n              <div class=\"m-loader\">\n                <div class=\"bounce1\"><\/div>\n                <div class=\"bounce2\"><\/div>\n                <div class=\"bounce3\"><\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"partner-logos-container partner-logos-container-6\">\n                              <div class=\"column\">\n                                      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/how-to-recycle-electronics\/what-electronics-can-be-recycled\/it-equipment-smart-devices-recycling\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"partner-logo\">\n                      <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" data-cat=\"smart devices and it\" src=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/WEEE_ICONS_2023_RGB_smart-devices.png\" title=\"WEEE_ICONS_2023_RGB_smart devices\" alt=\"icons depicting miscellaneous small smart electrical items like a smart speaker a camera and a mobile phone\" \/>\n                    <\/a>\n                  \n                                      <p><\/p>\n                                  <\/div>\n                              <div class=\"column\">\n                                      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/how-to-recycle-electronics\/what-electronics-can-be-recycled\/recycling-lights-and-light-bulbs\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"partner-logo\">\n                      <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" data-cat=\"lighting\" src=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/WEEE_ICONS_2024_RGB_lamp.svg\" title=\"WEEE_ICONS_2024_RGB_lamp\" alt=\"line drawing graphic of an angle poise lamp in pink\" \/>\n                    <\/a>\n                  \n                                      <p><\/p>\n                                  <\/div>\n                              <div class=\"column\">\n                                      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/how-to-recycle-electronics\/what-electronics-can-be-recycled\/#small-home-appliances\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"partner-logo\">\n                      <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" data-cat=\"small household appliances\" src=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/toothbrush.svg\" title=\"toothbrush\" alt=\"a line drawing of an electric toothbrush\" \/>\n                    <\/a>\n                  \n                                      <p><\/p>\n                                  <\/div>\n                              <div class=\"column\">\n                                      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/how-to-recycle-electronics\/what-electronics-can-be-recycled\/personal-grooming-appliances\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"partner-logo\">\n                      <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" data-cat=\"personal grooming appliances\" src=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/straighteners.svg\" title=\"straighteners\" alt=\"line drawing of hair straighteners with pink heat pads\" \/>\n                    <\/a>\n                  \n                                      <p><\/p>\n                                  <\/div>\n                              <div class=\"column\">\n                                      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/how-to-recycle-electronics\/what-electronics-can-be-recycled\/power-tools-gardening-and-diy\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"partner-logo\">\n                      <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" data-cat=\"diy and power tools\" src=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/WEEE_ICONS_2024_RGB_drill.svg\" title=\"WEEE_ICONS_2024_RGB_drill\" alt=\"line drawing graphic of an Electric Drill with pink base\" \/>\n                    <\/a>\n                  \n                                      <p><\/p>\n                                  <\/div>\n                              <div class=\"column\">\n                                      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/how-to-recycle-electronics\/what-electronics-can-be-recycled\/#gaming-and-hobbies\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"partner-logo\">\n                      <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" data-cat=\"gaming, toys and leisure equipment\" src=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/console.svg\" title=\"gaming controller\" alt=\"line drawing graphic of a game controller with pink button\" \/>\n                    <\/a>\n                  \n                                      <p><\/p>\n                                  <\/div>\n                              <div class=\"column\">\n                                      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/how-to-recycle-electronics\/what-electronics-can-be-recycled\/#tv-and-audio\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"partner-logo\">\n                      <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" data-cat=\"audio and av equipment\" src=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/WEEE_ICONS_2024_RGB_speakers-55.svg\" title=\"WEEE_ICONS_2024_RGB_speakers-55\" alt=\"line drawing graphic of hifi speakers with pink front\" \/>\n                    <\/a>\n                  \n                                      <p><\/p>\n                                  <\/div>\n                              <div class=\"column\">\n                                      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/how-to-recycle-electronics\/what-electronics-can-be-recycled\/#large-home-appliances\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"partner-logo\">\n                      <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" data-cat=\"large household electricals\" src=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/WEEE_ICONS_2024-RGB_large-household-Washing-Machine-2024.svg\" title=\"WEEE_ICONS_2024 RGB_large household Washing Machine 2024\" alt=\"line drawing of a washing machine\" \/>\n                    <\/a>\n                  \n                                      <p><\/p>\n                                  <\/div>\n                              <div class=\"column\">\n                                      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/how-to-recycle-electronics\/what-electronics-can-be-recycled\/#tv-and-audio\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"partner-logo\">\n                      <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" data-cat=\"tv and display equipment\" src=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/tv.svg\" title=\"tv\" alt=\"line drawing graphic of flat screen tv with pink base\" \/>\n                    <\/a>\n                  \n                                      <p><\/p>\n                                  <\/div>\n                              <div class=\"column\">\n                                      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/how-to-recycle-electronics\/what-electronics-can-be-recycled\/power-tools-gardening-and-diy\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"partner-logo\">\n                      <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" data-cat=\"garden power tools\" src=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/lawnmower-2.svg\" title=\"line drawing of a lawn mower\" alt=\"line drawing graphic of lawnmower with pink top\" \/>\n                    <\/a>\n                  \n                                      <p><\/p>\n                                  <\/div>\n                              <div class=\"column\">\n                                      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/how-to-recycle-electronics\/what-electronics-can-be-recycled\/entertainment-toys-and-leisure-equipment\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"partner-logo\">\n                      <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" data-cat=\"exercise equipment\" src=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/WEEE_ICONS_2024_RGB_stationary-bike.svg\" title=\"WEEE_ICONS_2024_RGB_stationary bike\" alt=\"line drawing graphic of stationery bicycle with pink wheel\" \/>\n                    <\/a>\n                  \n                                      <p><\/p>\n                                  <\/div>\n                              <div class=\"column\">\n                                      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/how-to-recycle-electronics\/what-electronics-can-be-recycled\/headphone-recycling\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"partner-logo\">\n                      <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" data-cat=\"headphones\" src=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/WEEE_ELECTRICAL_ITEMS-01.svg\" title=\"WEEE_ELECTRICAL_ITEMS-01 headphones\" alt=\"line drawing graphic of headphones\" \/>\n                    <\/a>\n                  \n                                      <p><\/p>\n                                  <\/div>\n                              <div class=\"column\">\n                                      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/how-to-recycle-electronics\/what-electronics-can-be-recycled\/speaker-recycling\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"partner-logo\">\n                      <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" data-cat=\"speakers\" src=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/speakers.svg\" title=\"speakers\" alt=\"line drawing graphic of speakers with pink sections\" \/>\n                    <\/a>\n                  \n                                      <p><\/p>\n                                  <\/div>\n                          <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"lab_three_steps-block_1c27b527d61282a137698d993feeaaa6\" class=\"o-section lab-three-steps\">\n\n    <div class=\"container\">\n                    <div class=\"row\">\n                <div class=\"col-12\">\n                    <div class=\"a-heading\">\n                        <div class=\"a-heading-title\">\n                                                            <h2 class=\"highlight\"><span>As easy as ABC<\/span> <\/h2>\n                                                                                        <span class=\"a-h2\">How to recycle electronics and electricals<\/span>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                                    <p>Once you&#8217;ve decided whether to recycle or pass them on, preparing your electricals is simple <\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"row lab-three-steps__items\">\n                                    <div class=\"col-12 col-lg-4 col-md-6\">\n                        <div class=\"lab-news-article\">\n                                                            <figure class=\"lab-news-article-image\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n                                        srcset=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Easy-as-ABC-A-icon-V2-1480-x832-pixels-345x194.png 345w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Easy-as-ABC-A-icon-V2-1480-x832-pixels-384x216.png 384w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Easy-as-ABC-A-icon-V2-1480-x832-pixels-737x416.png 737w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Easy-as-ABC-A-icon-V2-1480-x832-pixels-370x208.png 370w\"\n                                        sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1280px) 370px, (min-width: 780px) 29.17vw, calc(100vw - 30px)\"\n                                        src=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Easy-as-ABC-A-icon-V2-1480-x832-pixels-737x416.png\"\n                                        alt=\"\"\n                                        width=\"737\"\n                                        height=\"416\"\n                                        loading=\"lazy\"\n                                    \/>\n                                <\/figure>\n                                                        <div class=\"lab-news-article-content no-cta\">\n                                                                    <h3 class=\"step-title\">A &#8211; ASK<\/h3>\n                                                                                                    <p> Does your old electrical contain <a href=\"\/how-to-recycle-electronics\/what-electronics-can-be-recycled\/recycling-batteries-2\/\r\n\">batteries<\/a> or <a href=\"\/electrical-recycling\/recycling-lights\/\">bulbs<\/a>? Remove these before recycling. It&#8217;s your responsibility to remove personal data from smart devices and computers, so remember to take out memory cards and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/faq\/how-do-i-delete-my-data\/\">delete your data<\/a>.<\/p>\n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"col-12 col-lg-4 col-md-6\">\n                        <div class=\"lab-news-article\">\n                                                            <figure class=\"lab-news-article-image\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n                                        srcset=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Easy-as-ABC-B-icon-V2-1480-x832-pixels-345x194.png 345w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Easy-as-ABC-B-icon-V2-1480-x832-pixels-384x216.png 384w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Easy-as-ABC-B-icon-V2-1480-x832-pixels-737x416.png 737w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Easy-as-ABC-B-icon-V2-1480-x832-pixels-370x208.png 370w\"\n                                        sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1280px) 370px, (min-width: 780px) 29.17vw, calc(100vw - 30px)\"\n                                        src=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Easy-as-ABC-B-icon-V2-1480-x832-pixels-737x416.png\"\n                                        alt=\"\"\n                                        width=\"737\"\n                                        height=\"416\"\n                                        loading=\"lazy\"\n                                    \/>\n                                <\/figure>\n                                                        <div class=\"lab-news-article-content no-cta\">\n                                                                    <h3 class=\"step-title\">B &#8211; BAG IT<\/h3>\n                                                                                                    <p> Find a bag that you can use to store all your old electricals  until you can go to the recycling centre &#8211; or until collection day, if you have one. <\/p>\n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"col-12 col-lg-4 col-md-6\">\n                        <div class=\"lab-news-article\">\n                                                            <figure class=\"lab-news-article-image\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n                                        srcset=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Easy-as-ABC-C-icon-V2-1480-x832-pixels-345x194.png 345w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Easy-as-ABC-C-icon-V2-1480-x832-pixels-384x216.png 384w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Easy-as-ABC-C-icon-V2-1480-x832-pixels-737x416.png 737w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Easy-as-ABC-C-icon-V2-1480-x832-pixels-370x208.png 370w\"\n                                        sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1280px) 370px, (min-width: 780px) 29.17vw, calc(100vw - 30px)\"\n                                        src=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Easy-as-ABC-C-icon-V2-1480-x832-pixels-737x416.png\"\n                                        alt=\"\"\n                                        width=\"737\"\n                                        height=\"416\"\n                                        loading=\"lazy\"\n                                    \/>\n                                <\/figure>\n                                                        <div class=\"lab-news-article-content \">\n                                                                    <h3 class=\"step-title\">C &#8211; CHECK<\/h3>\n                                                                                                    <p> Check our easy recycling locator to find your nearest repair, reuse or recycling point. Some councils collect directly from your home. Otherwise keep your electricals in your bag until you can visit a drop-off point.<\/p>\n                                                                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/electrical-recycling-near-me\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"a-btn\"><span>Electrical recycling locator<\/span><\/a>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"lab_information-block_0632c52ded20a5cd61c74f427b9672a4\" class=\"o-section weee-theme-pink _two-tone lab-information video-player\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n                                                    <div class=\"lab-information-image-video embed-video\">\n                                            <div class=\"m-preloader\">\n                            <div class=\"m-loader\">\n                                <div class=\"bounce1\"><\/div>\n                                <div class=\"bounce2\"><\/div>\n                                <div class=\"bounce3\"><\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"lab-hero-video-play\" >\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Konnie-Huq-Youtube-Thumbnail-740x503px-V2.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" title=\"Konnie Huq Youtube Thumbnail 740x503px V2\" class=\"lab-video-poster\">\n                            <a href=\"#play-video\" class=\"lab-hero-video-icon theme-bg-all\">\n                                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" src=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/themes\/custom\/assets\/images\/icons\/play-icon.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"lab-hero-video-icon--image\" \/>\n                                <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Play video: Declutter Your Home<\/span>\n                            <\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                                                            <div class=\"embed-container\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Y6jijimv714\"><\/div>\n                                                            <\/div>  \n                            <div class=\"lab-information-content weee-theme-white\">\n                                                <div>\n                        <h2 class=\"lab-information__strip-title\">Declutter Your Home<\/h2>\n                        <h3 class=\"a-h2 lab-information__title\">With Konnie Huq &#038; Nicola Lewis<\/h3>\n                        <p class=\"a-p-large\"><\/p>\n                        <p>Watch the video to discover Nicola&#8217;s top tips for sorting out your old electricals.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"btn-wrapper\">\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section id=\"lab_four_blocks-block_e7cf4f8d61b4867e21742667d2549103\" class=\"o-section lab-four-blocks _two-tone\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n                    <div class=\"row\">\n                <div class=\"col-12 lab-four-blocks-heading\">\n                                            <h2><\/br><span>Where can you<\/span> take your electrical item? <\/h2>\n                                                                <p class=\"p1\">Working out how to recycle your electricals starts with knowing where to go. There are loads of places that you can take your unwanted electricals for repair, reuse or recycling.<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"row\">\n                <div class=\"block-container \">\n                                            <div class=\"block\">\n                            <div class=\"flexible-image-block\">\n                                                                    <figure class=\"flexible-image\">\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\"\n                                            srcset=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/BQ-recyle-bin-1072x780-1-345x194.webp 345w,\n                                            https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/BQ-recyle-bin-1072x780-1-384x216.webp 384w,\n                                            https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/BQ-recyle-bin-1072x780-1-468x252.webp 468w,\n                                            https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/BQ-recyle-bin-1072x780-1-268x144.webp 268w\"\n                                            sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1280px) 262px, (min-width: 980px) calc(19.64vw + 15px), (min-width: 520px) calc(50vw - 38px), calc(100vw - 38px)\"\n                                            src=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/BQ-recyle-bin-1072x780-1-468x252.webp\"\n                                            alt=\"White and plywood electrical drop off bin against a bright blue background, text on the bin reads: Recycle electricals responsibly and care for the environment.\"\n                                            width=\"468\"\n                                            height=\"252\"\n                                            loading=\"lazy\"\n                                        \/>\n                                    <\/figure>\n                                                                <div class=\"flexible-image-block-content\">                                                                    <div class=\"content-pusher\">\n                                                                                    <h3 class=\"a-h4\">Local collection points<\/h3>\n                                                                                                                            <p class=\"\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From council recycling centres to libraries, a variety of local places will welcome your old electricals. Some councils even collect from your home. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n                                                                            <\/div>\n                                                                                                <\/div>                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"block\">\n                            <div class=\"flexible-image-block\">\n                                                                    <figure class=\"flexible-image\">\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\"\n                                            srcset=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/John-Lewis-store-entrance-1072-by-780-pixels-345x194.webp 345w,\n                                            https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/John-Lewis-store-entrance-1072-by-780-pixels-384x216.webp 384w,\n                                            https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/John-Lewis-store-entrance-1072-by-780-pixels-468x252.webp 468w,\n                                            https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/John-Lewis-store-entrance-1072-by-780-pixels-268x144.webp 268w\"\n                                            sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1280px) 262px, (min-width: 980px) calc(19.64vw + 15px), (min-width: 520px) calc(50vw - 38px), calc(100vw - 38px)\"\n                                            src=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/John-Lewis-store-entrance-1072-by-780-pixels-468x252.webp\"\n                                            alt=\"Entrance of a John Lewis store with shiny glass windows reflecting the blue sky and trees surrounding the building.\"\n                                            width=\"468\"\n                                            height=\"252\"\n                                            loading=\"lazy\"\n                                        \/>\n                                    <\/figure>\n                                                                <div class=\"flexible-image-block-content\">                                                                    <div class=\"content-pusher\">\n                                                                                    <h3 class=\"a-h4\">Retailers and manufacturers<\/h3>\n                                                                                                                            <p class=\"\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you buy a new electrical item, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/how-to-recycle-electronics\/retailer-take-back\/\">check if the retailer or manufacturer will recycle your old electricals<\/a>. More and more are offering this service.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n                                                                            <\/div>\n                                                                                                <\/div>                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"block\">\n                            <div class=\"flexible-image-block\">\n                                                                    <figure class=\"flexible-image\">\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\"\n                                            srcset=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/charity-shop-heart-foundation-345x194.webp 345w,\n                                            https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/charity-shop-heart-foundation-384x216.webp 384w,\n                                            https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/charity-shop-heart-foundation-468x252.webp 468w,\n                                            https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/charity-shop-heart-foundation-268x144.webp 268w\"\n                                            sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1280px) 262px, (min-width: 980px) calc(19.64vw + 15px), (min-width: 520px) calc(50vw - 38px), calc(100vw - 38px)\"\n                                            src=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/charity-shop-heart-foundation-468x252.webp\"\n                                            alt=\"Shop front window of a red shop with a 'British Heart Foundation' sign and blue backdrop.\"\n                                            width=\"468\"\n                                            height=\"252\"\n                                            loading=\"lazy\"\n                                        \/>\n                                    <\/figure>\n                                                                <div class=\"flexible-image-block-content\">                                                                    <div class=\"content-pusher\">\n                                                                                    <h3 class=\"a-h4\">Charities<\/h3>\n                                                                                                                            <p class=\"\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reuse centres and some charities accept electrical items in good condition that they can sell, or pass on. Find your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/electrical-recycling-near-me\/\">nearest drop-off<\/a> point.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n                                                                            <\/div>\n                                                                                                <\/div>                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"block\">\n                            <div class=\"flexible-link-block\">\n                                                                                                                                                                                                        <div class=\"content-pusher\">\n                                                                                    <h3 class=\"a-h4\">Electricals recycling locator<\/h3>\n                                                                                                                            <p class=\"a-p-large\"><p>Find your nearest recycling point now.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n                                                                            <\/div>\n                                                                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/electrical-recycling-near-me\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"a-card-link text-link\">Search now<\/a>\n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"lab_two_cta_block-block_83ae70c632b75b120a0915ad40555ed3\" class=\"o-section lab-two-cta-block\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"row\">\n            <div class=\"col-12 col-lg-7\">\n                                    <h3>Need to recycle a large electrical item?<\/h3>\n                                                    <p><p>Click here to learn how<\/p>\n<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"col-12 col-lg-5\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/bulky-waste-collection\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"a-btn pink\">Recycle bulky waste here<\/a>\n                                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<section id=\"lab_information-block_5a9f0e64b10b1d72f967cfc2b770e464\" class=\"o-section weee-theme- _two-tone lab-information image-slider\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n                    <div class=\"image-slide-wrapper\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\"\n                    srcset=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/rolls_of_steel_metal-375x300.webp 375w,\n                    https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/rolls_of_steel_metal-414x300.webp 414w,\n                    https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/rolls_of_steel_metal-767x400.webp 767w,\n                    https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/rolls_of_steel_metal-762x590.webp 762w,\n                    https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/rolls_of_steel_metal-938x590.webp 938w,\n                    https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/rolls_of_steel_metal-1000x590.webp 1060w\"\n                    sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1000px) 55.85vw, (min-width: 860px) 808px, calc(94.07vw + 18px)\"\n                    src=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/rolls_of_steel_metal-1000x590.webp\"\n                    alt=\"\"\n                    width=\"1060\"\n                    height=\"590\"\n                    loading=\"lazy\"\n                    class=\"show-initial slide-0 lab-information-image-video\"\n                >\n                        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"lab-information-content weee-theme-white\">\n                                                <div>\n                        <h2 class=\"lab-information__strip-title\">DID YOU KNOW?<\/h2>\n                        <h3 class=\"a-h2 lab-information__title\">Recycled steel is all around us<\/h3>\n                        <p class=\"a-p-large\">Toasters, kettles, cookers, games consoles, computers, cars &#8230;<\/p>\n                        <p>All these items and more use steel. And the great news is that steel is 100% recyclable &#8211; it can be melted down and turned into new objects made of steel without losing any of the original metal. 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