Small electrical items
You can take small electrical items to our libraries. All of our libraries have pink bins for small electrical items. We also have grey bins for laptops.
Participating Libraries
- Greenhill Library: Perceval Square, College Road, Harrow, HA1 1GX
- Kenton Library: 141 Kenton Lane, Harrow, HA3 8UJ
- Pinner Library: 78 Marsh Road, Pinner, HA5 5NQ
- Roxeth Library: Northolt Road, South Harrow, HA2 8EQ
- Stanmore Library: 8 Stanmore Hill, Stanmore, HA7 3BQ
- Wealdstone Library: The Wealdstone centre, 38/40 High Street, Wealdstone, HA3 7AE
What you can dispose of at libraries
There is a size limit to items we accept at libraries. Electricals should be smaller than 25cm x 25cm. This is roughly the size of a four-slice toaster.
- Small appliances such as blenders, irons, kettles and toasters.
- Small household electricals such as alarm clocks, CD players, electric toothbrushes, hairdryers, games consoles, radios and small speakers.
- Personal technology such as cameras and headphones.
- Cables and Plugs
- Laptops
Make sure to remove any memory cards and personal data from devices before disposal.
What you can not dispose of at libraries
- Batteries
- Large electrical items such as floor lamps, fridges and freezers, lawnmowers, microwaves and televisions.
- Lightbulbs
- Vapes and e-cigarettes
You can take these items to our recycling entre. We have drop-off bays specifically for these items. Find out how you can book a visit to our recycling centre.
If your item is in good condition, you can donate it to a charity shop.
Large electrical items
Items can be left at the Recycling centre. You must book first.
If you cannot take them to the recycling centre, you can book a Bulky Waste Collection
Our bulky waste team collects:
- fridges and freezers
- washing machines
- tumble dryers
- and other large items.
To find out more, See our Bulky waste collections.
For more details about electrical waste, see the West London Waste website.