Electrical and textiles
Here are some examples of the items that we can collect;
| Small electrical items | Textiles (clean/dry) |
|---|---|
| CD/DVD players, Radios, speakers | Belts |
| Clocks, watches, alarm clocks and cameras | Blankets |
| Games consoles | Clothing |
| Hair dryers, straighteners and clippers | Duvet covers |
| Hand-held vacuum cleaners | Handbags |
| Household batteries (bag separately) | Hats |
| Irons | Paired shoes |
| Kitchen appliances e.g. Kettles, toasters etc | Pillowcases |
| Laptops | Sheets |
| Small battery powered toys | Towels |
| Telephones and mobile phone | Wellington boots |
Electrical items & batteries
We cannot collect the following;
- Light bulbs (please remove & dispose of appropriately)
- Lamp shades
- Items larger than a standard carrier bag (e.g. microwave ovens, vacuum cleaners)
- Car batteries
Please ensure that you do not place batteries or electrical items in your refuse bin.
Textiles
We cannot collect the following;
- Wet or dirty items
- Fabric off cuts
- Clothing unsuitable for reuse (ripped or damaged items)
- Single shoes or socks
- Pillows
- Duvets
- Pet beds
- Rugs/carpets/mats
If you are unsure what to do with an item, please use the Recycling Search Tool.
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