Can you recycle electric toothbrush heads?

Replacement heads are mixed plastic and nylon with metal staples — no kerbside route. Some pharmacies host oral-care recycling boxes (Terracycle partnerships with Colgate/Philips have come and gone — check what's currently live near you). Otherwise general waste.

Tips

• The brush handle itself is WEEE — battery rules apply

Which bin does it go in?

General waste, or brand/Terracycle mail-in schemes where available.

Background: The 10 recycling mistakes that ruin lorry-loads.

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