If the electric blanket no longer works it it should be collected through your local government's bulk waste service. Please refer to information provided by your local government, or visit their website.
Safe disposal of blankets
This means that blankets should not be disposed of with general domestic waste. Blankets being disposed should be taken to a recycling facility which accepts electric and electronic appliances.
E-waste should not be put in your rubbish or recycling bin. Take e-waste to a drop-off point. To find your closest e-waste drop-off point, use the Recycling Near You directory.
Good to know
These items should not be sent to landfill and should be recycled at Recycling Centres, electrical item bring banks or via electrical retailers - visit recycleyourelectricals.org.uk to find out more.
Electronics: Australia has a national recycling scheme for televisions, all kind of computers (including printers and scanners), and computer accessories. Find a recycler through the National TV and Computer Recycling Scheme. MobileMuster is a not-for-profit recycling scheme for mobile phones and their accessories.
Australia has a free national recycling scheme for computers which accepts monitors, laptops, keyboards, computer mice, printers, scanners, webcams, computer cables, chargers, hard drives, and motherboards.
Take it to a recycling centre in your area
Due to the environmental harm that microwaves and other trash electrical and electronic equipment may do if they wind up in landfills, households are urged not to put them in their domestic or general garbage bins under white goods disposal regulations.
On the one hand, your electric kettle should never go in the waste bin, just like other electrical appliances. But, on the other hand, it shouldn't go in the recycling bin either, and here's why. Electric kettles are what we consider e-waste, and there is a particular recycling method for them.
Bricks/rubble. Gas bottles. Hazardous waste (such as batteries, paint, needles and syringes, low-energy lightbulbs, fluorescent lightbulbs, asbestos) Electrical waste (anything with a plug)
They also offer bulky waste collections for larger items. Check your local council for further information and charges. Electrical items should never be thrown in the rubbish bin, they contain hazardous and valuable materials and should be recycled properly.
Household waste and recycling centre
Household waste and recycling centres have bins for appliances like kettles. Some have an area where you can donate items in good working order to be passed on.
What's accepted: Accepts all small to medium Ewaste, EXCLUDING BATTERIES. Please bring large Items such as large TVs, fridges, and freezers, and batteries to Electronic Recycling Australia in Ottoway, Drop off available store hours, cage is located in front foyer.
Mazuma's iPad recycling service is available throughout Australia. We buy old iPad, phones and wearables at interesting rates.
You should replace you electric blanket at least every 10 years. Don't buy a second hand blanket and look for the British or European standard and make sure it has a safety certification mark. Make sure the blanket has an overheat protection.
Run a gentle cycle: 'Nearly all modern electric blankets can be washed in your washing machine, but most manufacturers do not recommend a full wash cycle,' continues Nick Woodward. 'Most blankets only need a few minutes' wash on your washer's “delicate” or “gentle” cycle. Followed by a brief rinse and spin cycle.
The answer is simple: Yes, you can use a waterproof mattress protector with an electric blanket! Our advice is to put the electric blanket on the mattress, and put the waterproof mattress protector over the top.
Pet waste such as cat litter and dog poo should be bagged and put in your general waste bin.
No matter how hard you try, there will always be materials in your waste that cannot be recycled. This rubbish is called general waste, or 'residual waste', and should be disposed of in black bin bags.
Don't throw unwanted clothes in the bin
First things first, if you have to get rid of your clothes, don't throw them in the bin. Discarded clothes sit in landfill, can take years to biodegrade and then contribute to toxic air pollution[1].
Take It To A Scrap Yard
Appliances use electricity and often have motors (think: hairdryer) or heating elements (think: electric kettle), all of which rely on metals like copper, aluminum and steel that can be recycled over and over again.
Steps to keep your bins clean
Use boiling water and bleach (or white vinegar) to rinse your bins occasionally – this will keep your bins clean and free of any waste stuck to the sides or bottom. Make sure you bag your rubbish in your black bin and use compostable food bags for your green bin.
TIPS FOR USING AN ELECTRIC KETTLE SAFELY
Do not immerse the base, cord, plug, or the kettle body in water or other liquids. Unplug from outlets when not in use and before cleaning. Check your owner's manual for additional safety information.
Drop it off at the Local Garbage Center or Landfill
Call your local landfill or garbage center and ask how to dispose of the microwave legally. They usually have special dumpsters or bins for electronics and small appliances.
Can I Put An Old Microwave In A Skip? Sadly, electronic equipment such as microwaves cannot go into a skip. The waste that goes into skips is predominantly intended for landfills, and electronic appliances are not allowed into landfills and they do not break down as easily as general waste.