Learn how councils and housing partners can collect small electricals from flats, where it can often be more difficult for residents to recycle.
Between 2020 and 2025 we funded three pilots trialling collections from flats. Their success shows that well-designed flat collections can reach overlooked residents, raise awareness of electrical recycling, and capture items that would otherwise be lost.
The guide draws on pilots in Surrey and Somerset to shows what works well in communal settings – it covers different collections approaches, vehicles, and communications to boost collections – whilst minimising contamination.
Download the guide to also access a practical checklist, cost estimates and advice on data collection, all designed to help plan a reliable service.
