List of small electrical appliances from your home that are accepted in the green recycling bin Small household electrical appliances Kettles, toasters, irons, food & drink blenders, sandwich makers, food processors, fryers, coffee machines, electric whisks and knives, bread makers, electric scales, juicers, hand-held vacuum cleaners, small electric heaters and fans, coffee grinders, electric fondues Small domestic household DIY electricals Drills, sanders and other small power tools. Other small household electrical tools for riveting, nailing or screwing or removing rivets, nails, screws or similar uses, welding, soldering or similar use Small household electrical personal care devices Hairdryers, hair straighteners, curlers and clippers, electric toothbrushes and shavers, massage and other body care appliances Other small household electronic and battery powered devices Clocks and watches, electric typewriters and printers, calculators, cameras, torches, lamps, electronic or battery powered toys, games consoles, telephones and answering machines, iPods, mobile phones, radios, CD, DVD and video players, Hi-Fi equipment, Christmas tree lights, electronic musical instruments Other small household copying equipment, faxes, pocket and desk calculators, telephones, cordless telephones. Other small household electrical products or equipment for transmitting sound, images or other information by telecommunications, video cameras, video recorders, Hi-Fi recorders and equipment Other small household products or equipment for the purpose of recording or reproducing sound or images, including signals or other technologies for distribution of sound and image other than by telecommunications; electronic toys, leisure and sports equipment, electric trains or car racing sets, hand-held video game consoles, sports equipment with electric or electronic components, plug in or battery air fresheners or perfume sprayers; battery chargers, disposable cameras, extension cords, multi-terminals, adaptors and leads, hearing aids, satellite navigation (sat nav) systems, solar-powered items such as calculators, watches, phone chargers (but not solar panels), wind-up torches and radios No TVs, computer monitors, microwaves or iPads – these should all be taken to the local HWRCs for recycling.

Electrical gardening equipment should also be taken to the local HWRCs for recycling. Larger electrical items can be taken to the local HWRCs or collected via the Bulky Waste Service for recycling. Please, if possible, remove batteries. Most council buildings (community centres, libraries etc) have containers for the collection of batteries, usually in the reception area. Local supermarkets and other large retailers also have containers for collecting used batteries.