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Find places to recycle chargers and cables near you

Power adapters, charging leads, USB cables and other household electrical cables.

Other names include electrical leads, phone chargers, power adapters, USB cables.

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    Collection and take-back services

    Use these services if no nearby place lists chargers and cables.

    EmmausLocal Emmaus communities accept selected furniture and household goods for reuse. Collection coverage varies.Currys electrical recyclingCurrys accepts electrical items for recycling in stores and offers take-back options with some deliveries.Recycle NowUK recycling guidance with an item directory and a postcode-based recycling locator.British Heart FoundationCharity shops accept selected saleable goods. Furniture and electrical shops can also collect suitable larger items from some addresses.Electrical retailer take-backRetailers can take back old electrical products under UK waste electrical rules. The service depends on the retailer and the item size.British Heart Foundation shop donationsCharity shops accept selected saleable goods. Furniture and electrical shops can also collect suitable larger items from some addresses.British Red Cross charity shopsCharity shops accept selected clothes, books, homeware and other saleable donations. Some specialist shops accept furniture and electrical goods.Recycle Your Electricals locatorA postcode search for nearby electrical recycling and donation points.Boots electrical take-backBoots provides take-back for selected electrical products under retailer recycling rules.Recycle Now recycling locatorUK recycling guidance with an item directory and a postcode-based recycling locator.

    How to recycle chargers and cables

    Repair or donate a safe working item. Recycle broken items separately from household bins because they can contain batteries and useful materials.

    Possible recycling routes
    Recycling centres and tipsCharity donation pointsReuse shops and centresElectrical recycling pointsReuse hubs and shopsHousehold waste recycling centresRetailer take-back points

    Prepare chargers and cables for recycling

    • Remove personal data
    • Take out removable batteries and recycle them separately
    • Keep cables and important parts with reusable items

    What must stay out

    Keep these items separate and check the site rules before you travel.

    • Do not put electrical items in household rubbish or mixed recycling
    • Retail take-back depends on item size and purchase rules
    • Fridges and other cooling equipment need their named collection

    Types of site to check

    These site types can list chargers and cables. Each provider sets its own limits and access rules.

    • Recycling centres and tips

      Council recycling centres accept many types of household waste. Check the council rules for booking, permits, proof of address, vehicle access and charges before travel.

    • Charity donation points

      Charity shops, donation banks and collection services for clean, safe and saleable goods. Each charity decides what its local shops can accept.

    • Reuse shops and centres

      Sites that accept usable household items for resale or redistribution. They can be at recycling centres or run as separate community projects.

    • Electrical recycling points

      Drop-off points for electrical items with a plug, battery or cable. Accepted item sizes vary by site.

    • Reuse hubs and shops

      Sites that accept usable household goods for resale, repair or redistribution. Local teams decide which items they can take.

    • Household waste recycling centres

      Council-run sites that accept many types of household recycling and waste. Local rules can cover booking, proof of address, vehicle permits and charges for some DIY waste.

    • Retailer take-back points

      Shops and delivery services that take back selected products or packaging. Rules depend on the product, the retailer and whether you are buying a replacement.

    Related item guides

    • Computers and laptops

      Personal computers, laptops, tablets, monitors, keyboards and related household equipment.

    • Phones

      Working and broken mobile phones, smartphones and their chargers.

    • Small electricals

      Small household devices with a plug, cable or battery, such as kettles, hairdryers, radios and electric toothbrushes.

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    Questions about recycling chargers and cables

    Where can I recycle chargers and cables?
    Enter your postcode in the local finder to search recycling centres and tips and charity donation points and reuse shops and centres and electrical recycling points and reuse hubs and shops and household waste recycling centres and retailer take-back points near you. Check the provider page before you travel because item lists and access rules can change.
    How should I prepare chargers and cables for recycling?
    Repair or donate a safe working item. Recycle broken items separately from household bins because they can contain batteries and useful materials.

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