Where can you return your old electrical appliances free of charge?

Let old appliances count again

An old mobile phone, vacuum cleaner or refrigerator may seem to have reached the end of its life, but it often still contains valuable raw materials.

Return your old electrical appliances free of charge at a collection point. They can then be given a second life or recycled into new materials.

At a second-hand shop

Is your appliance still in working order? If so, it may be suitable for a second life at a second-hand shop.

That way, you’re not only helping the environment but also giving someone else access to an affordable appliance.

At a Recupel point

You can find Recupel points all across Belgium. They are often located in supermarkets, electrical retailers and DIY stores, where you can return your old electrical appliances free of charge.

Buying a new appliance? The take-back obligation also applies, meaning the retailer must take back your old, similar appliance free of charge.

At a recycling centre

You can also return almost all electrical appliances free of charge at a recycling centre.

There, they are collected separately so that valuable raw materials can be recycled and hazardous substances can be processed safely.

At an authorised Recupel partner

For certain appliances or in specific situations, you can also take your appliance to an authorised Recupel partner.

Find a collection point near you

Not sure where to take your old appliances?

Use our handy search tool to quickly find the nearest Recupel point, recycling centre or second-hand shop.

Find a collection point

Which appliances can you return?

Almost all appliances that use:

  • a plug
  • a battery
  • a rechargeable battery
  • a chip

For example, mobile phones, laptops, televisions, vacuum cleaners, refrigerators, mixers, hair dryers, toys and power tools.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. You can return your electrical appliances free of charge at various collection points. Whether they are old, unused or broken, they can all be taken to a collection point.

After collection, we determine the best possible destination for your appliance.

  • If it is still in good working order, it may be given a second life.
  • If it can no longer be repaired, as many raw materials as possible are recovered through recycling.

Yes. If your appliance is still in good working order, it can often be given a second life. Even appliances with a minor fault may be accepted, as some second-hand shops have their own repair service. Contact the shop to check whether your appliance is suitable for reuse.

No. Electrical appliances contain valuable raw materials and sometimes also substances that need to be processed separately.