It’s alarming to think that when electrical items or electronics are sent to landfill rubbish tips they can end up hanging around for thirty years or more, causing pollution and taking up space.
In an effort to combat mountains of household waste, the government is calling for electrical equipment to be disposed of in a more environmentally friendly way. If you have an electrical item that needs to be thrown away – whether it’s hair straighteners or a fridge freezer- don’t just put it in the bin or dump it. Electrical items need to be disposed of properly and if you visit your local recycling plant, you’ll find special containers designed for getting rid of electronics.
