Reduce and reuse
Electrical and batteries
Our homes, gardens, sheds, lofts and garages are crammed with all sorts of old electricals and gadgets that we no longer want or use.
Anything with a plug, battery or cable can be recycled. It’s easier than ever to recycle them, doing the planet and ourselves a huge favour. Don’t put batteries into your recycling bin or bag, because they can cause dangerous fires and explosions.
The UK is the second highest producer of e-waste per capita on Earth, creating 25kg per person per year! It’s not just digital devices, it’s appliances, too.
Anglo Doorstep Collections - why not have a bit of a clear-out and arrange a free collection of your items along with other clothes, household textiles, bric-a-brac or other unwanted items. Anglo accept laptops and tablets, PCs and accessories, DVDs, CDs and video games, DVD players, and small electricals like rechargeable toothbrushes, irons an DIY tools.
Electrical items can be taken to the recycling centre.
New legislation called the ‘right to repair’ means that spare parts for many appliances and electronic devices will be available for people to fix, themselves, at home. This is to make things last longer and reduce e-waste.