Fixy project launches 40 new drop-off points for unwanted electricals

Residents across Somerset, Devon, North Somerset and Dorset can now recycle or donate their unwanted small electricals at 40 new Fixy drop‑off points located in libraries and community venues.

The expanded network, funded by Material Focus, aims to make it easier for nearly 1 million households to pass on unwanted items such as laptops, tablets and mobile phones. Every donated device will be securely wiped by the digital inclusion charity Donate IT, with suitable items refurbished and given to people who need them. Anything that can’t be repaired will be responsibly recycled.

Fixy hopes to collect around 26 tonnes of smart tech over the next year. The project is also looking for volunteers and additional community venues interested in hosting drop‑off points. If you want to find out more visit the new Fixy website.

The Fixy team will soon share details of the new recycling points, and making use of HypnoCat, the Recycle Your Electricals campaign mascot, explaining how to recycle your electricals.

To find your nearest drop‑off point, visit recycleyourelectricals.org.uk.