Why Recycle?

• Old electrical equipment is the UK’s fastest growing type of waste.

• Many of todays electrical goods can either be recycled or repaired.

• By recycling where you can, we can reduce the impact of hazardous waste on the environment and save our natural resources.

• Incorrectly disposed electricals can contaminate the soil and water sources – harming us and the wildlife.

What can be recycled?

• Good news is, almost anything can be recycled!

• Your unused electricals contain plastics and metals that can be made into anything from car parts to new electronics!

• Please don’t bin your electrical items. Recycle them!

• This symbol will help remind you that electrical equipment can now be recycled instead of binned.

 

Find Out More

You can learn more about recycling electrical items by visiting;

• ­www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk

• ­www.recycle-more.co.uk

• ­Contact your local authority

• ­Visit your local household waste & recycling centre