what can you do?
Know your recycling symbols
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The Crossed out Wheelie Bin symbol
Electrical and Electronic Equipment that was made after June 2006 should display this symbol on the packaging or product.
Either send the product to be repaired and reused or use the bank locator to find where it can be recycled.
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Battery recycling
This recycling symbol is very similar to the one above, but does not have a bar at the bottom of crossed out wheelie bin. This symbol will be used to support the Battery Directive which is due to become part of UK law in 2008.
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Click here to find other recycling symbols
reuse
From mobile phones to computers there are organisations that will reuse and repair your items, some also run "cash for recycling"
schemes. Click here to find a list of waste electrical reuse charities and networks.
recycle-more!
To make recycling easier, when you take your waste electrical items to a Household Waste and Recycling Centre (tip) they are now separated into
the 5 groups below. Click onto each of the groups to find examples of what they include:
Type your postcode into the recycle-more bank locator to find which waste electrical goods you can recycle near you.
Don't forget to take any other recyclable items with you!
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