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Electric blankets

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Jaxjacky Fri 17-Apr-26 13:08:09

Our old one went in the black bin too.

tanith Fri 17-Apr-26 12:11:29

Check your local council waste disposal page they will what can and can't go in each bin.

TheSunRisesInTheEast Fri 17-Apr-26 12:10:17

I'd put it in the black bin (general waste that can't be recycled.)

Enjoy your new electric blanket 🥵😂.

ExDancer Fri 17-Apr-26 12:01:35

My trusty old fashioned electric blanket has finally died and I have a nice efficient new one.
But what do I do with the old one?
I think last time this happened I just put it in the rubbish bin with the rest of the household waste, as we did in the days before recycling.
Now everything has its place in waste collection bins and boxes and bags and I have no idea what to do with this old tatty worn out one.

I know councils vary in what they will and won't collect - but where do you think I should dispose of it? My nearest council tip is a good 5 miles (in the wrong direction from my usual shopping trips, and with petrol the price it is .....)