WEEE recycling
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WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) recycling
In the UK households alone throw away about one million tonnes of waste electrical items each year. Anything with a plug or a battery counts as WEEE and ought to be recycled. For more information visit the Environment Agency website via the link below.
What types of equipment are included?
Virtually all products which need electricity for their main function. This means most types of electrical item used in homes, businesses and other organisations, whether operated by mains supply or battery.
Disposing of electrical items from your home
(1) If you are replacing an electrical item ask the shop about ways of getting rid of the old one. Most major shops will take items back directly.
(2) If the item is in good condition why not ask your local charity furniture scheme if they will collect it.
(3) You can take any electrical item from your home to the household recycling centres (HRCs).