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This is the best summary I could come up with:
Kerbside collections for small electrical goods such as toasters and hairdryers could be rolled out across the UK from 2026 under government proposals to boost recycling.
And shops and online sellers would be made to pick up unwanted or broken larger electrical items such as fridges when delivering replacements.
Home collections would not require any extra bins, the government said, adding the cost of the pick-ups would be financed by the producers of electrical items and not fall on taxpayers.
The government will also consult on ensuring vape suppliers fund collections of single-use products to avoid them ending up in landfill, although this will not necessarily see them entirely recycled.
The Environmental Services Association's executive director welcomed the plans, saying it could make it "simpler and more convenient" for households to recycle waste electrics at home.
Jacob Hayler added: "On behalf of those operating recycling centres and kerbside collection services, we welcome the opportunity to contribute through consultation and help create an effective system that delivers on its intended outcomes and works, not just for householders, but for obligated producers and retailers too."
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