Electrical Recycling in the Highlands
If it has a plug, cable or battery, we can recycle it. Protect the environment. Support local communities. Give electrical items a second life.
Electrical Recycling Service
Our Highland region is growing. With that growth comes an increase in waste.
Electrical waste is one of the fastest growing waste streams worldwide. By recycling responsibly, we protect the place we call home and create a cleaner, stronger future for the next generation.
At ILM Highland, we see value where others see waste. By recovering, repairing and reusing electrical items, we reduce landfill, support local communities and keep valuable resources circulating here in the Highlands.
Recycle your electricals
Recycle your electricals
Why Recycle With ILM Highland?
Recycling electrical items is not just about clearing space. It is about protecting the environment, supporting communities and making better use of valuable resources.
Protect the environment
Keeping appliances and electronics out of landfill reduces pollution and harmful waste.
Save resources
Many items can be repaired, refurbished or repurposed, giving them a second life and ensuring local families have access to affordable essential appliances.
Support local communites
When you recycle with us, you help fund vital services for older adults and people with disabilities across the Highlands.
Reduce waste. Create value
Items that might otherwise be discarded can become affordable appliances, training opportunities and community initiatives. Your recycling directly supports our social mission.
Household Electrical Recycling
Whether it’s a broken kettle or an old fridge that’s seen better days, there’s a way to recycle it with ILM Highland — wherever you are across the Highlands. From publicly accessible pink bins and regular mobile collection days, to re-use containers at council recycling centres and our HomeClear at-home collection service, we’ve built a network designed to make responsible recycling easy.
Electrical waste is the fastest growing waste stream globally, and the Highlands generate more per person than anywhere else in Europe. Choose the option that suits you below — and help us keep valuable materials in circulation, reduce what goes to landfill, and support the local jobs and training at the heart of ILM.
Electrical Collection Service
When the nearest recycling centre is half an hour away, getting rid of an old appliance can feel like more trouble than it’s worth. Our mobile electrical recycling service brings the collection point to you — rotating through rural and coastal communities across Ross-shire, Sutherland, Lochaber and beyond, in partnership with Highland Council and funded by the Scottish Government’s Recycling Improvement Fund.
Look out for our pink van. Bring anything with a plug, cable or battery — working or broken, from kettles to washing machines. Whatever can be repaired or reused gets a second life through our Rescued & Ready range, and the rest is responsibly recycled to recover valuable materials.
Reuse Containers
At recycling centres in Nairn, Inverness, Wick and Thurso, you will find dedicated re-use containers.
These are for working electrical appliances that are undamaged and safe for storage. Instead of being recycled, these items are set aside for reuse through our RESCUED & READY initiative.
This gives appliances a second life, helps others access:
- Affordable Essentials
- Reduces waste even further
Every Saturday, we share available items on our Facebook page. All items are offered on a first come, first served basis.
Each appliance is fully tested and ready to use, so you can shop with confidence.
What Happens to Your Electricals?
When you recycle with ILM Highland:
- Items are assessed for reuse wherever possible
- Working appliances are fully tested and prepared for resale
- Non-repairable items are responsibly dismantled and recycled
- Valuable materials are recovered and kept in circulation
Nothing is wasted unnecessarily. Everything is handled with care.
What Electrical Items Can Be Recycled?
All electrical and electronic devices, whether working or broken, can be reused or recycled.
ILM Highland provides electrical recycling services across the Highlands, helping households dispose of unwanted electrical waste responsibly while protecting the environment and supporting our local community.
Where to Recycle
We are committed to helping communities recycle responsibly, wherever you live or work in the Highlands.
The more we recycle and reuse, the more families gain access to essential appliances and the more we can invest in our home improvement services.
This is a circular solution, right here in the Highlands.
Frequently Asked Questions?
What is ILM Highland?
ILM Highland is an independent social enterprise and registered charity based in the Scottish Highlands. We support vulnerable people in their homes while reducing waste and protecting the environment through electrical recycling, home safety & independence services, and retail of refurbished appliances.
What does ILM Highland do?
We deliver a range of services including:
• Home Safety & Independence services – practical support to help vulnerable people maintain independence at home.
• Electrical Recycling & Reuse – responsibly recycling electrical waste to reduce landfill.
• Reuse Workshop – selling new & refurbished electrical goods at affordable prices. We also have a retail concession at NSH in Inverness
• Refurbishment & Repairs – services for many household appliances.
Where are you located?
Our head office, workshop and retail shop is at Unit 1G, Teaninich Industrial Estate, Alness, Ross-shire, IV17 0XS, Scotland.
What can I recycle with you?
We accept electrical items with a power plug, battery, or cable for responsible recycling. This includes large appliances like fridges, washers and dryers, as well as small electricals. These items are reused or responsibly processed to reduce landfill and recover valuable materials.
Do you collect electrical waste from businesses?
Yes — we offer business electrical waste recycling services, including collection and drop-off options to help organisations meet legal environmental standards. Documentation and compliance support are provided as part of the service.