Have you ever had something like a kettle, toaster or hairdryer that doesn’t work anymore and you’re unsure what to do with it?
The answer is here – from next Tuesday (15th February) 6 brand new small appliance banks will land in various locations across Lewisham, this is starting off as a trial, but subject to demand will be extended to cover more locations throughout the borough.
The banks will help Lewisham divert more of its waste to be recycled as well as providing a convenient service for residents, at no cost to the council. The electricals will be taken to SWEEEP to be recycled – see our previous posting for more details about the process.
You can place anything electrical from sandwich toasters and old DIY equipment to telephones, stereos and DVD players in the banks which are located at:
- Laurence House car park (Entrance off Canadian Avenue) SE6 3AT
- Sainsbury’s car park (Pearcefield Avenue, Forest Hill) SE23 3EU
- Catford Bus Garage (Bromley Road) SE6 2PF
- Grove Park Bus Garage (Baring Road) SE12 0DU
- Junction of Sydenham Road and Porthcawe Road, SE26 5SF
- Junction of Leyland Road an Eltham Road, SE12 8DU
See the map below to find your nearest bank … Photo’s to follow on Tuesday!
The banks can be found mainly in the south of the borough as residents in the North have easier access to our Reuse and Recycling Centre at Landmann Way in New Cross – where these items can also be taken.
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Filed under: recycling, WEEE Tagged: | electricals, hairdryer, kettle, small appliances, toaster, WEEE
[...] For those people that didn’t manage to drop off their old and unwanted items of WEEE waste, don’t forget that we still have 6 small appliance banks around the borough http://recycleforlewisham.com/2011/02/11/small-appliance-banks/ [...]
Where can I recycle worn out shoes and slippers. Thanks
Hi Barbara,
If the shoes are beyond use and worn out, it may be best for them to be placed in your refuse bin for final disposal. Shoes and slippers in some sort of worthy condition can be taken to one of the many textile collection banks that are dotted around the borough.
[...] Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). Christmas is a time when people receive new electrical appliances and gadgets. If you have an old appliance that still works, why not give it to a charity shop. If the item is broken, why not use one of our WEEE banks to dispose of it or take it to our Reuse and Recycle Centre. See the following link for the locations of our WEEE banks http://recycleforlewisham.com/2011/02/11/small-appliance-banks/ [...]