Free Electrical Equipment Recycling with Every New Purchase When you purchase a new electrical item from us, we’ll happily recycle your old equipment for FREE! If you're unable to bring your items into our store, a small collection and storage fee will apply. Why Recycle Your Electrical Items? Did you know that unwanted electrical equipment is the fastest-growing waste category in the UK? By recycling your old electronics, you can help reduce this waste, conserve valuable natural resources, and protect the environment. Failing to recycle electronics means they often end up in landfills, where hazardous substances like mercury and lead can leak, contaminating soil and water. This poses serious risks to both wildlife and human health. How We Can Help At A F Thomas Electricals, we make it easy for you to recycle your old electrical items. Drop them off in-store, or for a small transportation fee, we can collect them when we deliver your new product. Just let us know at the time of your order, and we’ll handle the rest! To make recycling easier, look out for the crossed-out wheeled bin symbol on old electrical products, which indicates they should not be thrown in the regular trash. What Is WEEE and Why Does It Matter? The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive ensures the responsible collection, recycling, and disposal of electrical items. As part of this regulation, UK retailers (including us) are required to offer a free recycling service for customers purchasing new electrical goods. This includes like-for-like take-back, so when you buy a new item, we’ll ensure your old equipment is properly recycled. Find Out More About Recycling For more details on WEEE recycling and to locate your nearest recycling centre, visit www.recyclenow.com.