Important Notice - Accepting new requests from 18th July
Our goal is to provide reuse opportunities for end-of-use electricals. Unfortunately, some items simply aren't suitable for reuse through our services. These items are often costly to disassemble and responsibly recycle, taking precious resources away from our reuse strategy.
This means we have had to cut some items from our accepted items list - to ensure we can continue to deliver reuse solutions free-of-charge. However, we have provided some alternative options for the items that we cannot accept so you can ensure they are recycled!
This means we have had to cut some items from our accepted items list - to ensure we can continue to deliver reuse solutions free-of-charge. However, we have provided some alternative options for the items that we cannot accept so you can ensure they are recycled!
We accept:
Computing
Laptops PCs Tablets |
Mobile Phones
Smartphones Mobile Phones |
Computing AccessoriesRAM Graphics Cards Bags & Cases |
Data StorageHard Drives Memory Cards USB Drives |
Audio & VideoGame Consoles (and games) Speakers Hi-Fi Systems & Separates iPods & MP3 Players Media CDs Media DVDs |
Small Household AppliancesVacuum Cleaners Floor Steam Cleaners Electric Fans Electric Heaters |
Small TechDSLR Cameras Smart Watches |
DIYPower Tools |
Cables & Accessories
All Cables
Power Supply Units
Extension Leads
Power Supply Units
Extension Leads
We accept these items under certain conditions:
Please do not attempt to donate these items unless they meet the criteria specified.
Our team reserve the right to reject donations if items do not meet the criteria.
Our team reserve the right to reject donations if items do not meet the criteria.
Item |
Conditions |
Monitors |
16:9 or 21:9 aspect ratio only. Must be working condition. |
Flat Screen TVs |
Must be working condition. |
Smart TVs |
Must be working condition. |
Compact Cameras |
Must be working condition. |
Instant Cameras |
Must be working condition. |
Camcorders |
Must be working condition. |
Photography Accessories (e.g. tripods) |
Must be working condition. |
Digiboxes |
Must be working condition. |
Radios & CD Players |
Must be working condition. |
DVD & Blu-ray Players |
Must be working condition. |
Food Processors & Mixers |
Must be working and in good condition. Major brand only* |
Juicers & Blenders |
Must be working and in good condition. Major brand only* |
Slow Cookers |
Must be working and in good condition. Major brand only* |
Microwaves |
Must be working and in good condition. Major brand only* |
Kettles |
Must be working and in good condition. Major brand only* |
Toasters |
Must be working and in good condition. Major brand only* |
Coffee Machines |
Must be working and in good condition. Major brand only* |
Irons |
Must be working and in good condition. Major brand only* |
* Major brands for kitchen and domestic appliances include; Kenwood, Ninja, KitchenAid, Tefal, Morphy Richards, Russell Hobbs, Cuisinart, Smeg, Dualit and DeLonghi.
Unfortunately we no longer accept own-brand or 'budget' appliances due to limited repairability and reuse options.
Unfortunately we no longer accept own-brand or 'budget' appliances due to limited repairability and reuse options.
We cannot accept:
Please do not attempt to donate these items. Handling these items draws valuable resources away from our reuse efforts!
Our team reserve the right to reject donations if items do not meet the criteria.
Our team reserve the right to reject donations if items do not meet the criteria.
Computing AccessoriesKeyboard & Mice Webcams Media Drives (e.g. external CD drives) Software & Data CDs Headphones Microphones PC Speakers Graphics Tablets Printers & Scanners |
Audio & VideoProjectors Streaming Devices (e.g. Amazon Fire Stick) Headphones |
Small Household AppliancesLamps Dehumidifiers Hair Styling Products Personal Hygiene Products White Goods |
Small Kitchen AppliancesDeep Fat Fryers White Goods |
"You can't accept my item - what can I do?
We created Tech-Takeback to promote the refurbishment and reuse of electrical items.
Unfortunately, the time and cost required to refurbish some items, coupled with a low resale rate means it is not sustainable for us to accept all items.
If you think you item is suitable for reuse, but not accepted by Tech-Takeback - consider listing it on Freegle.
Unfortunately, the time and cost required to refurbish some items, coupled with a low resale rate means it is not sustainable for us to accept all items.
If you think you item is suitable for reuse, but not accepted by Tech-Takeback - consider listing it on Freegle.
If your item is not suitable for reuse, find your local recycling options using the link below.
Remember - recycling should only be a last resort where reuse is not possible!
Remember - recycling should only be a last resort where reuse is not possible!
