Recycling small electricals

Find out about recycling small electrical devices, including kerbside collection and Bring Banks.

Anything with a plug, battery or cable can be recycled and turned into something new

We are excited to announce the launch of our small electrical recycling initiative, a project made possible through the support of Material Focus' Electricals Recycling Fund. This initiative aims to make recycling small electrical items more accessible and convenient for residents across Haringey.

Vapes recycling

As part of the initiative, we encourage residents to recycle their single-use vapes. These devices contain valuable materials like lithium batteries and plastic that can be recovered and recycled. If vapes are thrown in the general bin, they can cause serious fire hazards due to the batteries.

There are several convenient ways to recycle your single-use vapes:

  • take them back to the shop where they were purchased. Many retailers now accept used vapes for recycling
  • book a home collection through the small electricals recycling scheme, making it even easier to recycle from the comfort of your home. Important: a collection can be booked once you have a significant amount of vapes to recycle, for example, a full plastic carrier bag. You can book a collection on this page
  • use your local bring banks for small electricals, which are available at various locations – see the list of locations on this page
  • visit recycling centres, including those at Western Road and Edmonton EcoPark to safely dispose of vapes along with other recyclable items

Kerbside collection service

Residents in low-rise households (not including blocks of flats or flats above shops) can now easily book a home collection of their small electrical items online. This hassle-free service allows individuals to dispose of their unwanted electronics responsibly, right from their doorstep.

Book a collection

Book your collection online using our waste collection site.

Book a collection

Once you book your collection, put your small electricals in a bag or a box and leave it outside your front door on the morning of your scheduled collection – please do not leave them on the pavement.

Residential estates Bring Banks

Residents living within 3 ‘blocks of flats’ estates have access to Bring Banks specifically designed for small electrical recycling. These Bring Banks provide a convenient drop-off point for residents to recycle their electronic devices.

Bring Bank locations are:

  • Rothbury Walk (car park Waverley Road), Northumberland Park, N17
  • junction of Reedham Close and Jarrow Road, Tottenham Hale, N17
  • outside the Community Centre, Broadwater Farm, Adams Road, N17

If you don’t live near a Bring Bank, you can also recycle your small electricals at:

  • Finsbury Park entrance, Endymion Rd, London N4 4NB
  • Cranley Gardens, London N10 3AH
  • 58 Colney Hatch Lane, London N10 1DY
  • Haringey Recycling Centre, Western Road, London N22 6XJ

By participating in this initiative, residents not only contribute to the reduction of e-waste but also play a vital role in minimising its environmental impact. Together, we can make a significant difference in our community and beyond.

We are proud to be one of the 40 plus projects funded by Material Focus' Electricals Recycling Fund. This fund is dedicated to reducing e-waste and promoting sustainable practices nationwide. Learn more about the fund and its mission.

Report a full or overflowing recycling bank

If you notice that a bank is full or overflowing, please report it by emailing post@nlwa.gov.uk.

What you can recycle

These items can be recycled at Bring Banks or when booking a kerbside collection:

  • radios
  • hair dryers
  • kettles
  • computer keyboards
  • electric toothbrushes
  • mobile phones
  • chargers
  • vapes and e-cigarettes
  • anything with a plug or a battery

Important: the bring bank chute is 600mm wide by 230mm high by 400mm deep. Please do not try to put in items larger than the chute.