Can you recycle power tools?
WEEE at the recycling centre; batteries separately; donate working tools
Drills, sanders and saws are WEEE — recycling centre electricals area, with any removable battery packs going to the battery/battery-pack point instead. Working tools are wanted: tool libraries, Men's Sheds, community repair projects and charity re-sale (some British Heart Foundation stores). Corded tools have decent scrap value in the WEEE stream.
Tips
- Donate working tools to a local Men's Shed or tool library
- Lithium packs out and to a battery point — never leave them on the tool in a skip
Which bin does it go in?
WEEE at the recycling centre; batteries separately; donate working tools
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Background: Batteries, vapes & electricals: the fire-risk items.
Also searched as: drills, sanders, cordless tools.
✓ Checked against current UK guidance: 14 Jul 2026. Spot an error or an out-of-date rule?