How to swap e-waste for plants at Castorama

13 September 2026 Poland Radar 0 Comments

Castorama free heather plants will be handed out from 17–19 Sept 2026 in exchange for qualifying e-waste; bring items early to avoid stocks running out.

Castorama free heather plants will be handed out in exchange for used electrical items from 17 to 19 September 2026. The chain will offer up to 10 heather seedlings per person while stocks last.

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How the Castorama free heather plants swap works

The rule is simple. Bring qualifying old electrical or electronic equipment to a Castorama store in Poland between Thursday 17 September and Saturday 19 September 2026. Castorama accepts a wide range of items. Examples include large and small household appliances, RTV equipment, mobile phones, power tools and batteries. You hand over the items, and you may receive heather plants in return. One person can claim a maximum of ten seedlings.

Timing, limits and why you should go early

The giveaway runs only while supplies last. Stores may run out of seedlings before 19 September. Therefore, you increase your chances by coming on the first day, Thursday 17 September. Castorama ran similar campaigns before. In 2024 the chain collected 522 tonnes of e-waste during the autumn edition and handed out more than 400,000 heathers. That year the total collected in all its drives reached about 1,100 tonnes, and since the programme began in 2010 Castorama has gathered nearly 6,000 tonnes overall. These figures show strong public interest, so stocks can vanish fast.

What counts as qualifying e-waste and legal context

Stores involved will only give plants in exchange for qualifying waste. The campaign does not amount to a simple free giveaway to visitors. Castorama links the swap to real recycling work. Polish rules already require proper handling of electrical waste. For example, big shops that sell electronics on at least 400 m2 must accept small used devices for free when their external dimensions do not exceed 25 cm. Also, when you buy a new appliance, sellers must take your old device of the same type at no extra cost. Castorama works with specialised recycling and recovery organisations to process collected items. That means the appliances do not go to ordinary landfills.

💡 GOOD TO KNOW: If you live in Poland, check your garage, cellar or drawers now for broken phones, irons, hairdryers or drills. Castorama accepts many items including batteries. Bring compact devices that meet the store rules. Note that Poland requires separate disposal for e-waste and large electronics retailers must accept small used devices (if under 25 cm) even without a purchase. If you plan to swap a large appliance, remember sellers must take back an old appliance when you buy a new one. For more specific questions, check the store’s official page or the relevant government portal.

For expats, this campaign offers practical benefits. You save on waste disposal trips. You get seasonal plants for balconies or small gardens. You also avoid uncertain trash sorting rules. Many newcomers do not realise that electrical waste needs special handling in Poland. This event is a straightforward way to comply while doing something useful for your home.

Remember to inspect items before you go. Remove personal data from phones and other devices if possible. Bring batteries if you want to hand them in, as stores will accept them in many cases. Finally, plan to arrive early in the campaign window to avoid disappointment.

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