What is considered E-waste?

E-waste, or electronic waste, refers to discarded electrical or electronic devices. This includes items like:

• Computers and laptops
• Mobile phones and tablets
• Televisions and monitors
• Printers and scanners
• Electronic toys and gadgets
• Cables

E-waste contains valuable materials that can be recycled, such as metals and plastics, but also hazardous substances that need to be properly managed to avoid environmental pollution and health risks. Proper e-waste recycling ensures these materials are safely and effectively processed.

**Due to the rising number of fire-related incidents involving E-bikes and E-scooter batteries, we've made the decision to place a temporary hold on receiving these battery types. This is because visual inspections alone are not sufficient to guarantee the integrity or safety of the battery for marine transport, and we are therefore currently unable to ship them to our offshore recycling partners under these conditions. We are actively working to identify a solution that prioritises safety while ensuring compliance with transport and environmental regulations**

• At the moment, there is nothing to say that these cannot go into red bins or as general waste at the transfer station. They can’t go into the recycling bins!
• We do offer an e-waste recycling service at each transfer station. We would encourage people to use this.
• This type of recycling is quite expensive as the majority of the components are plastic that have no value and have a disposal cost.
• Council has subsidised some part of the cost but there will still be a charge to the customer

Please see current fees: Fees and Charges Schedule 2025-26.xlsx

Cell phones can be dropped off for free at the collection boxes in all libraries