Before you throw away an item, why not consider donating it. There are a large number of charity shops across the borough that will happily receive a range of second-hand item from clothes, bric-a-brac, electricals and furniture.
What you can donate
Different charity shops accept different things so you may want to check with your chosen charity first. But as a general rule most shops accept:
- clean clothes and textiles like curtains, tablecloths and bedding
- accessories – shoes, bags, jewellery
- books
- CDs and DVDs
- toys
- ornaments
- pictures
- crockery, cutlery and glassware
- musical instruments
- sports equipment
Some charities will take furniture and working electrical items, but check with them before you make the trip.
There are also furniture projects which may collect large, bulky items for free.
Before you donate check your donations are both clean, undamaged and working.