How the Hidden Treasure Hunt works

Rummage

STEP ONE
Time to pounce! Hunt out your old, unwanted or broken tech and small electricals. Anything with a battery, plug or cable – have a good clear out.

Recycle

STEP TWO
Bag them up and bring them to
Currys — you’ll get at least a £5 discount voucher to spend on purchases over £25 † . Even better, if you have tech like laptops, mobiles, or consoles, they could be worth more. Just ask the friendly Currys team about their trade‑in offer* and see how much extra value you can unlock! Visit ‘recycle your electricals’ for all your local drop-off points.

Register

STEP THREE

Scan the QR code in-store at Currys and register your recycling visit to earn one Planet Care Point for your school. Every point helps your school climb the leaderboard for a chance to win tech prizes!* – and you’ll automatically be entered into our termly tech prize draw!

Register your recycling
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If you’re dropping off your items at a collection point other than Currys, your registration will still earn a point for your school. But to be entered into the termly tech prize draw, you’ll just need to snap a photo of your recycling at the drop-off point and upload it when you register.
† Please note: Currys ‘Cash for Trash’ vouchers and related minimum spend values (e.g. £25 or £50) vary by promotion but will always offer a minimum of £5 discount on qualifying items – see Currys terms and conditions for details. *Terms and conditions apply for Hidden Treasure Hunt prizes and Currys Trade in promotions.
How it works for schools

Trade in –
Turn old tech into treasure

Currys makes it easy to turn unwanted gadgets into gift cards. From phones and smart watches to laptops and tablets, you can trade in selected tech online or in-store*.
Find out more, check if your gadget qualifies, and get an instant estimate online on the Currys Trade-In page.
Currys will value your device and, once it’s received and verified, give you a Currys gift card to spend on the tech you really want.
If you’d like to check whether any items you bring into store for recycling qualify for trade-in value, please ask a member of the Currys team about Trade-in when you arrive.
*Terms and conditions apply.

Data wiping –
we have you covered

Don’t forget to back up and remove your personal data before parting with your tech – Visit ‘recycle your electricals’ to find out how. Any tech you drop off at Currys will be safely data wiped to UK Government standards.

How to register your recycling

So, you’ve been a treasure hunter and dropped off your items at Currys, or another collection point?
Let us know and give your school a Planet Care Point and a chance to win!
Your email *
Currys store or other collection point you donated items *
Please select store or other collection point
Currys store or other collection point you donated items cannot be blank.
Date of donation *
Your School *
Only schools that have signed up to the Hidden Treasure Hunt can be selected to earn Planet Care Points.
Please select your School
Your School cannot be blank.
Can’t see your school? Let them know the campaign is free to join. Invite them here.

Items donated

How many of the following items have you brought to the collection point?

(This information does not impact on rewards for your supported school – this helps track the types of items recycled in the support of the campaign and the potential environmental benefits this creates).

IT and smart tech
computers, laptops, smart phones, tablets, printers
Small kitchen electricals
toasters, blenders, kettles, coffee machines, irons
Health and beauty electricals
electric toothbrushes, electric shavers, hair dryers, hair straighteners
Gaming and toys
games consoles, games controllers, electronics toys
Displays
TVs and monitors
Other small electricals
anything not listed above plus cables and remotes
Quick reminder! Registering here earns your nominated school a Planet Care Point on the Leaderboard. You can earn a maximum of one point per day, regardless of how many items you recycle. By registering your recycling drop-off, you agree to the Hidden Treasure Hunt Terms and Conditions . We will only use your contact details to administer the campaign, provide essential updates, and notify you if your school is eligible for rewards or has won a termly prize draw.

How is electrical waste recycled?

Captain Busta meets Hypnocat to find out how electricals and tech are recycled in Currys for the Hidden Treasure Hunt!
Watch the film
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Mythbusted!

Think recycling is difficult or just not worth the hassle?
Watch our videos and we’ll bust all those myths together!
The recyclable materials in devices are too little to bother with
Electricals just get landfilled or dumped abroad
It’s impossible to remove all data from devices
Finding where I can recycle electricals is hard

Tech plays a more important role in our lives today than ever.

It keeps us connected, fed, clean, healthy, educated, entertained, and productive.

However, replacing electricals and tech more often is making them the fastest
growing waste stream in the world and in the UK.

Recycle your electricals
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What can we do with unwanted electricals and tech?

Fix them!

Many organisations can repair and refurbish your small electricals. Your grownups can ask the original manufacturer for a list of their authorised repair networks.
Find out more
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Pass them on!

If nobody in your house wants it, pass it on. Charities can raise vital funds by selling your old electricals or giving them to people in need. Electricals will need to be prepared (personal data cleared, etc.) before they are passed on. You can find out more about safely removing data by visiting the link below.
Find out more
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Recycle them!

Anything with a plug, battery or cable, it can be recycled and turned into anything from life-saving equipment to children’s playgrounds. Find out how Currys recycle your electricals here. Visit ‘recycle your electricals’ for all your other local drop-off points.

Find out more
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