Cambridgeshire residents recycle 4,000 tonnes of electrical waste

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 21 Oct, 05:02 · Archive

Cambridgeshire residents recycled nearly 4,000 tonnes of electrical waste through household recycling centres between April 2025 and March 2026. Of the total collected, 603 tonnes were fridges and 442 tonnes were computer monitors.

All items were classified as WEEE (waste electrical and electronic equipment), covering everything from large appliances like washing machines and ovens to smaller items such as kettles and toasters.

Cllr Ros Hathorn, Chair of the Environment and Green Investment Committee at Cambridgeshire County Council, said: 'We're delighted that local residents have taken such positive action and recycled so many items of waste electrical and electronic equipment, which allows these items to be disposed of safely or recycled.' She added that the council is 'dedicated to supporting local people and communities to reduce waste and reuse materials, as well as supporting initiatives that help with climate change'.

The council reminded residents that items containing batteries, such as disposable vapes, earbuds and power banks, should be taken to recycling centres.

How it is being reported

• Cambridgeshire residents recycle nearly 4,000 tonnes of electrical wasteCambridgeshire residents recycled nearly 4,000 tonnes of electrical waste through household recycling centres last year.Ely Standard · 21 Oct, 04:00
• Cambridgeshire residents recycle nearly 4,000 tonnes of electrical wasteCambridgeshire residents recycled nearly 4,000 tonnes of electrical waste through household recycling centres last year.Cambs Times · 21 Oct, 04:00

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