From 1st July 2007 all Essex County Council Recycling Centres for Household Waste will offer recycling facilities for anything electrical or electronic from the home – this means anything that either plugs into the mains or uses a battery.  When you take an electrical item to one of the centres it will either be sent for “reuse” or, if it is not in near-to-working order, for recycling.  Containers or storage areas for electrical items will be clearly marked at the centres but if you are not sure please speak to one of the site staff who will be happy to show you where to put your item.  Look out for the bright pink signs at the centres.

Waste electrical and electronic equipment is called WEEE and includes large items such as washing machines, fridges and electric lawn mowers and smaller items from TVs, music equipment and power tools to battery operated toys and even battery-powered watches.