# Disposal of old toys

**URL:** <https://lovehoneyforum.com/t/disposal-of-old-toys/243748>\
**Category:** Sex Toys\
**Created:** [September 29, 2017, 8:38am UTC](https://lovehoneyforum.com/t/disposal-of-old-toys/243748 "2017-09-29T08:38:34Z")\
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**Post date:** [October 10, 2017, 2:57pm UTC](https://lovehoneyforum.com/t/disposal-of-old-toys/243748/12 "2017-10-10T14:57:53Z")

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> KinkyMinxMoo wrote:
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> I am boosting this thread instead of making a new one as there is a few on the subject but I still can't find answers! (Asking for the UK) It has been mentioned that buzzy toys can be recycled via Lovehoney or recycle centres etc so that is good but...
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> Are toys made from jelly, TPE, silicone etc just destined for the normal waste?! Also metal e.g Princess plugs?
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> What about glass? I saw some people say the usual glass recycling but some people say no, does anyone know?
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> This may sound odd but what about things such as lubes, orgasm gels, massage oils etc, do they all just go in to the bin too?
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> Restraints such as handcuffs, silk ties? What happens to this stuff?!
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> It just seems that an awful lot is going to be sat there for a hell of a long time and damaging the environment and I don't really want to do that (maybe why I hoard!) but I also don't want to keep a load of stuff that I am never going to use but can't even gift (If I have stuff which has never been used then I may ask around first). It may be because I am an over thinker but I can't really contemplate doing it to the environment but I also can't keep stuff forever, does anyone have the answers? Responses are greatly appreciated :)

Hey KinkyMinxMoo

I will try to cover some of the different non-WEEE recyclable items with where they can go - but sadly, right now, a lot of the non-moving jelly type dildos do end up in landfill :(&nbsp;

Vibrators - ANYTHING with a motor can be sent to WEEE / us

Non-moving toys made of rubber / jelly / TPE&nbsp; - landfill :(&nbsp;

Silicone - is recyclable but not in all locations

Plastic - most plastic can be recycled with your usual plastics (as long as it's not black)

Black plastic - landfill :(

Fabric (lingerie, silky restraints) - fabric recycling

Glass - glass toys are made from borosilicate glass which is non-recyclable so, unfortunately, landfill :(

Metal - can be recycled but may not be collected. You may need to take this to your local depot yourself

Liquids - hopefully you use the liquid inside and can then recycle the bottle it came in - just remove labels before you do if you're worried about privacy&nbsp;

Does that help a bit?&nbsp;

I know in the UK recycling is taking off now (finally!) but when I was a kid in Canada I always remember the motto being the 3 R's "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle"&nbsp;

So **Reduce** what you buy first.&nbsp;

**Reuse** / reinvent what you can before you throw it.&nbsp;

**Recycle** what you can't reuse.&nbsp;

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