Recycling electrical items, batteries and light bulbs

Any electrical item that’s powered by a battery or a plug is known in the recycling world as WEEE (waste electrical and electronic equipment).

• Electrical Recycling Points – take your small household electrical items to special recycling points across the city
• Recycling Batteries – what to do with household batteries
• Energy Saving Light Bulbs – information and advice on safely disposing of energy saving light bulbs
• Take Back Schemes – find your local shop offering a take back scheme

Small WEEE items include many household objects such as:

• personal care items – hairdryers, electric razors, electric toothbrushes
• DIY equipment – drills, sanders, electric screwdrivers
• gadgets – computers, MP3 players, mobile phones, headphones
• kitchen and homeware – irons, blenders, kettles, toasters

Large WEEE items include fridges, freezers, washing machines, tumble dryers and dishwashers. These can be reused or recycled at our recycling centres or through retailer take back schemes.