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How to recycle hand and garden tools

Reusable or damaged household hand tools, garden tools and small non-powered equipment.

Other names include DIY tools, garden tools, hand tools.

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    Use these services if no nearby place lists hand and garden tools.

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    How to recycle hand and garden tools

    Offer safe working tools for reuse. Cover sharp edges before transport.

    Possible recycling routes
    Recycling centres and tipsCharity donation pointsReuse shops and centresReuse hubs and shopsHousehold waste recycling centres

    Prepare hand and garden tools for recycling

    • Clean off soil and loose material
    • Cover sharp blades and points
    • Keep complete working sets together

    What must stay out

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

    • Fuel-powered tools must be drained as the site directs
    • Battery tools need an electrical or battery route
    • Charities can refuse damaged tools

    Types of site to check

    These site types can list hand and garden tools. 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.

    • 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.

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    • Small electricals

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

    • Wood and timber

      Household timber offcuts, untreated wood, boards, doors and dismantled wooden fittings.

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    Questions about recycling hand and garden tools

    Where can I recycle hand and garden tools?
    Enter your postcode in the local finder to search recycling centres and tips and charity donation points and reuse shops and centres and reuse hubs and shops and household waste recycling centres near you. Check the provider page before you travel because item lists and access rules can change.
    How should I prepare hand and garden tools for recycling?
    Offer safe working tools for reuse. Cover sharp edges before transport.

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