The Little Spring Clean

The nationwide campaign to set you free from all those annoying little electrical bits and pieces.

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Little Spring Clean

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.

Get a tote for your Little Spring Clean. Then find your nearest recycling point using our locator.

Recycling near me

What is the Little Spring Clean?

birds eye view of a cardboard box full of old electricals, a light skinned hand taking one object out

Hands up who’s been decluttering?

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

woman in a pink hoodie top holding a cloth bag full of 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?

man with light grey top and pale hands holding box of electricals for recycling

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

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

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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.

Recycling near me

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?

Find some recycling locations

Your Little Spring Clean toolkit

Konnie Huq and Nicola Lewis sorting old electricals looking at each other

Sorting made simple

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

Sort it with Nicola
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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.

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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