Little Spring Clean 2021 - Recycling Campaign

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Little Spring Clean 2021

Organise your spring clean. Fabulously.

British fashion icon Zandra Rhodes has designed a tote specially for you to gather up and recycle your small unwanted electricals in style.

Whether you’re a secret thrower or proud recycler, get a tote for your Little Spring Clean. Then find your nearest recycling point using our locator.

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What is the Little Spring Clean?

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Hands up who’s been decluttering?

Millions of us have. In fact 80% of UK households say they’ve been having a clearout in 2021. Tonnes of stuff being sorted and recycled.

three hands punching up into the shot holding different colour electrical cables

It seems we’re getting stuck with these

Cables, chargers, old phones, hairdryers, more cables. Small, tangled. Do they still work? What about my data? What can I recycle – and where?

empty milk bottles next to a step outdoors ready for reuse

That’s why we’ve created the Little Spring Clean 2021

To make recycling small old electricals as easy as putting out the empties. And to save waste, save cash. Maybe even a relationship.

sausage dog in a basket of clothes and other items

Because not all clutter is equal

We show you how to sort it, bag it and find your nearest electrical recycling point. Because anything with a plug, battery or cable can be recycled.

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Illustration of electrical items falling into a bin - text: Nearly 1 in 3 of us have secretly ditched a partner's old kitchen gadgets

Did you know?

Your partner’s kitchen appliances may not be to your taste

But before you bin them, remember: anything with a plug, battery or cable can be recycled.

And maybe ask first?

Are you a secret thrower?

Your Little Spring Clean toolkit

Konnie Huq and Nicola Lewis sorting old electricals

Sorting made simple

Professional declutterer Nicola Lewis shares her winning formula for a well-organised spring clean.

Sort it with Nicola

How to be data safe

Anxiety about personal data stops many of us recycling phones and other smart devices. Unlock your potential with our quick guide.

Delete your data

woman in a pink zip top holding a cloth bag of cables

What can you recycle?

Spoilers. Anything with a plug, battery or cable.

What can be recycled?

Laptop and headphone wrapped in £5, £10 and £20 notes, floating against a bright blue backdrop.

Money for old tech

Personal finance expert Paul Lewis reveals how to make a little extra from your unwanted electricals.

Cash for nowt

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Kids can get in on the action too

Get our fun activity pack for children of all ages. With the Tech Treasure Hunt you’ll soon have them hunting for old electricals buried in drawers and cupboards – and discovering the hidden treasure they contain.

Tech Treasure Hunt

Recycling Locator

The Little Spring Clean 2021