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 Location | Address | Postcode |
| Bucksburn Community Hub (Beacon Centre) | Kepplehills Road, Bucksburn | AB21 9DG |
| Tesco Danestone | Laurel Drive, Bridge of Don | AB22 8HB |
| Asda Dyce | Riverview Drive, Dyce | AB21 7NG |
| Kingswells Community Centre | Kingswells Avenue, Kingswells | AB15 8TG |
| Cummings Park Centre | Cummings Park Crescent, Northfield | AB16 7AS |
| Granite Hill House car park | Marchburn Drive | AB16 7PE |
| Hilton Community Centre | Hilton Road | AB24 4HS |
| Asda Bridge of Don | Jesmond Drive | AB22 8WQ |
| Thistle Court recycling point | Rose Street | AB10 1ST |
| Morrisons Recycling Point | King Street | AB24 5DA |
| Footdee Recycling Point | Beside public toilets on Esplanade | AB11 5DX |
| St Peters Terrace Car Park Recycling Point | Peterculter | AB14 0UU |
| Countesswell Primary School car park | Wisely Place | AB15 8NF |
| Airyhall Community Centre | Counteswells Road | AB15 8AD |
| Get Active at Cults / Sports Complex | Quarry Road | AB15 9TP |
| Tesco | Wellington Road | AB12 3DN |
| Morven Court Recycling Point beside clothes bank | Balnagask Circle | AB11 8TW |
| Kincorth Community Centre | Accessed via Provost Watt Drive | AB12 5NA |
| Loriston Annexe Community Centre | Cove Road | AB12 3NX |
| Ruthrieston Community Centre *temporary location | 532-536 Holburn St | AB10 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.