WE ALL KNOW the importance of recycling paper, cardboard and plastic, but what about recycling electrical waste?

According to WEEE Ireland, the average home has 193 electrical appliances and 110 batteries. As these items die or need to be replaced (or if you’ve done a clear-out during lockdown), it’s important to know that recycling batteries, waste electrical and lighting equipment is free, easy and local. 

Recycling WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) and waste batteries prevents them from going to a landfill, helps protect the environment and even gives them the chance to be used again in new products.

So, just how much do you know about recycling electrical waste? Take our quiz below to find out…

1. How many tonnes of waste electrical items were recycled by WEEE Ireland last year?

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Less than 20,000

Around 38,000

Around 52,000

2. This is a standard LED bulb. Can it be recycled at a WEEE recycling centre?

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Yes

No

3. True or false: Over 19 million pieces of e-waste were diverted from Irish landfills in 2019.

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True

False

4. Can keyboards be recycled?

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Yes

No

5. This is an old-fashioned Edison bulb. Can it be recycled?

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Yes

No

6. What are the potential results of not disposing of battery waste correctly?

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Soil pollution

Water pollution

Increased CO2 emissions

All of the above

7. Can old Christmas tree lights be recycled?

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Yes

No

8. What does WEEE stand for?

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Waste Environmental Emissions Equipment

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment

Waste Electronic and Environmental Energy

9. Which of the below cannot be recycled under the WEEE scheme?

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Computer mouse

Batteries

Electric guitar

Frying pan

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Recycle your waste lightbulbs, batteries and small electrical household items to benefit the environment and support LauraLynn, Ireland’s Children’s Hospice. Every battery recycled by WEEE Ireland goes towards a donation fund to support the vital work provided by LauraLynn. Find your nearest WEEE Ireland recycling point here. Small Things Matter… the power is in your hands!