Small electricals bins

19 pink street bins have been introduced around Aberdeen for citizens to recycle small electrical items. 

  • Electrical items must fit through the bin opening. Items smaller than a microwave will fit.
  • Don't leave any excess or large electrical items on the street next to the bin. Large items should be taken to a recycling centre, or you can book a collection of bulky waste
  • Batteries must not be put in household waste bins as they pose a risk of catching fire in bin lorries or at sorting centres. Batteries must be removed where possible before disposal with the exception of products such as laptops, mobile phones, electric toothbrushes and tablets with lithium batteries built into them. Loose batteries can be recycled at battery recycling points

The pink small electricals bin can be found at the following locations:

Bin LocationAddressPostcode
Bucksburn Community Hub (Beacon Centre)Kepplehills Road, BucksburnAB21 9DG
Tesco Danestone Laurel Drive, Bridge of DonAB22 8HB
Asda DyceRiverview Drive, DyceAB21 7NG
Kingswells Community Centre Kingswells Avenue, KingswellsAB15 8TG
Cummings Park CentreCummings Park Crescent, NorthfieldAB16 7AS
Granite Hill House car parkMarchburn DriveAB16 7PE
Hilton Community Centre Hilton RoadAB24 4HS
Asda Bridge of DonJesmond DriveAB22 8WQ
Thistle Court recycling point Rose Street AB10 1ST
Morrisons Recycling PointKing Street AB24 5DA
Footdee Recycling Point Beside public toilets on Esplanade AB11 5DX
St Peters Terrace Car Park Recycling PointPeterculterAB14 0UU
Countesswell Primary School car parkWisely PlaceAB15 8NF
Airyhall Community CentreCounteswells RoadAB15 8AD
Get Active at Cults / Sports ComplexQuarry RoadAB15 9TP
Tesco Wellington Road AB12 3DN
Morven Court Recycling Point beside clothes bankBalnagask CircleAB11 8TW
Kincorth Community CentreAccessed via Provost Watt Drive AB12 5NA
Loriston Annexe Community CentreCove RoadAB12 3NX
Ruthrieston Community Centre (temporary location)532-536 Holburn StAB10 7LL

Benefits of recycling small electricals 

  • More sustainable: Recycling creates a cleaner environment. 
  • Salvage precious metals from old electricals.
  • More jobs: Recycling old electricals creates new jobs in electrical recycling and reuse.
  • More space: Recycling old electricals creates more space for households.

What you can recycle in the pink bin:

The pink bins can accept items smaller than a microwave. 
Items you can put in these bins include:

  • Phones
  • Laptops and tablets
  • Chargers and cables
  • Electric razors
  • Electric toothbrushes
  • Hairdryers, curlers and straighteners
  • Kitchen appliances
  • Children's toys
  • Vapes

What you can't recycle in the pink bin:

Please do not put any of the following items in the small electrical recycling bin:

  • Loose batteries
  • Lightbulbs
  • Plastic bags or black bags
  • General waste
  • Recyclable materials
  • Plastic film and bubble wrap
  • Food or garden waste
  • Polystyrene or foam trays
  • Nappies
  • Drinking glasses or Pyrex

Recycling vapes

Vapes can also be recycled at all our Household Waste and Recycling Centres.

Most supermarket recycling points also offer vape recycling bins. These bins are commonly located in-store. 

ReUse facilities

Reducing the amount we use, and reusing what we have, are even better ways of looking after our environment. Reusing materials keeps them in use longer and reduces what we produce, at the same time reducing emissions, energy requirements and cost.

Our Reuse Facilities webpage shows the locations of charity shops, clothes banks, and other reuse schemes to help you find the nearest place that can help you reuse items, as well as find pre-loved items for your home.

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