Shoppers urged to recycle electronics over busy season

Almost half of Ireland’s small electronics are bought in November and December – but only one in three are coming back for recycling, new data shows.

The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Ireland figures reveal more than 11 million small electronic items from personal grooming to tech were bought here last year, 4.4 million of them across Black Friday and Christmas.

However, only 30 per cent of these goods return to the circular economy through recycling when they can no longer be repaired or reused.

Recycle while you buy: Take advantage of free recycling when purchasing new devices;
Opt for refurbished: Explore nearly new and refurbished device offerings, and related trade-in offers, when looking for replacement items.
Repair first: Extend the life of your gadgets by repairing them before replacing;
Reuse and share: Pass on functioning electronics in good quality to others who may need them;
Recycle responsibly: Use authorised WEEE Ireland collection points…