6.9m electrical goods recycled in Ireland last year

CONSUMERS recycled 6.9 million television sets, washing machines and light bulbs last year — the equivalent of five kettles for every person in the country.

Yesterday, recycling firm WEEE Ireland said recycling rates in Ireland for unwanted electrical and electronic goods was among the best in Europe.

Customers can either take unwanted electrical equipment back to retailers when they buy new goods or they can drop off the equipment at one of 79 recycling centres nationwide.