International E-Waste Day
Held on 14 October to encourage people to repair, reuse and properly recycle old electrical and electronic items.
- UK
- USA
- Ireland (not marked)
- Canada (not marked)
- Australia (not marked)
- New Zealand (not marked)
- International
OrganiserWEEE Forum
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Last checked19 October 2026
First held2018
About the day
International E-Waste Day was launched in 2018 by the WEEE Forum, an international association of electronic waste producer responsibility organisations. The 2026 edition focuses on cheap electronics that are bought on impulse and soon thrown away.
2026 theme
Fast Tech
The 2027 theme has not been announced yet.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Thursday 14 October 2027 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Saturday 14 October 2028 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2029 | Sunday 14 October 2029 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
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