Toy and game recycling: donate first, batteries out

Toys are not collected with household recycling, so keep them out of your recycling bin, says Recycle Now.

• UK

Key facts

• Toys in good working order can go to charity shops or local community groups.
• Some tips accept toys and games. Check first.
• Take batteries and battery packs out of remote controls and electronic toys. Recycle them separately, not in a bin.

Last updated: 15 October 2026

Based on Recycle Now's own pages.

Accepted items

• Toys
• Games

Restrictions

• Toys do not go in your recycling bin at home.

Related item guides

• Toys and games

Other kinds of place

• Clothes donation bins and clothes banks near you
• Electrical recycling near you for old electricals
• Charity shops and donation points near you

Schemes and collection services

• BHF shop donations
• Recycle Now locator
• Recycle Now: books