MATERIAL

Kettles

Kettles

Electric kettles are small household appliances used to boil water. They can contain a mix of materials including plastic, metal and electrical components. 

 

Disposal Options

  • Kettles in Good Condition – Launceston Recycling Centre
  • Kettles Metal - Launceston Recycling Centre
  • Kettles mainly Plastic - General Waste Bin

     

Why

Kettles are usually made of mixed material. If the outside material is mostly plastic, place in the General Waste Bin. If the outside material is metal, this can be recycled as scrap metal at the Launceston Recycling Centre. 

 

Did You Know

Cut the power cord from any appliances that are no longer working, then take them to the Launceston Recycling Centre for recycling of valuable metals such as copper.