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Read moreThe Little Spring Clean
The nationwide campaign to set you free from all those annoying little electrical bits and pieces.
Little Spring Clean
Organise your spring clean. Fabulously.
British fashion icon Zandra Rhodes has designed a tote specially for you to gather up and recycle your small unwanted electricals in style.
Get a tote for your Little Spring Clean. Then find your nearest recycling point using our locator.
What is the Little Spring Clean?
Hands up who’s been decluttering?
Millions of us have. In fact 80% of UK households say they’ve been having a clearout. Tonnes of stuff being sorted and recycled.
It seems we’re getting stuck with these
Cables, chargers, old phones, hairdryers, more cables. Small, tangled. Do they still work? What about my data? What can I recycle – and where?
That’s why we’ve created the Little Spring Clean
To make recycling small old electricals as easy as putting out the empties. And to save waste, save cash. Maybe even a relationship.
Because not all clutter is equal
We show you how to sort it, bag it and find your nearest electrical recycling point. Because anything with a plug, battery or cable can be recycled.
Did you know?
Your partner’s kitchen appliances may not be to your taste
But before you bin them, remember: anything with a plug, battery or cable can be recycled.
And maybe ask first?
Your Little Spring Clean toolkit
Sorting made simple
Professional declutterer Nicola Lewis shares her winning formula for a well-organised spring clean.
How to be data safe
Anxiety about personal data stops many of us recycling phones and other smart devices. Unlock your potential with our quick guide.
What can you recycle?
Spoilers. Anything with a plug, battery or cable.
Money for old tech
Personal finance expert Paul Lewis reveals how to make a little extra from your unwanted electricals.
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Read moreKids can get in on the action too
Get our fun activity pack for children of all ages. With the Tech Treasure Hunt you’ll soon have them hunting for old electricals buried in drawers and cupboards – and discovering the hidden treasure they contain.
