Can you recycle hair dryers and straighteners?
Hair dryers, straighteners and curling wands are small WEEE — small-electricals bin at the recycling centre, supermarket collection points, or retailer take-back. Working items in good condition can go to charity shops that accept electricals. Never in kerbside bins.
Tips
- Coil the cable and tape it for transport
- Some salons take back old straighteners via brand schemes
Which bin does it go in?
Small-WEEE collection point
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✓ Checked against current UK guidance: 14 Jul 2026. Spot an error or an out-of-date rule?