Recycling electrical items

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

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.