Services
Donations
We can take unwanted everyday items from household to business.
See below to see what we cannot take.
Donations can be made with out an appointment between 10am and 1pm, after which please contact us to make sure we have room. If you would like to donate large items of furniture please contact us.
Collections can be made, we ask as much as possible that items are easy for the elves to collect, without any risk to injury. Outside is best, or as near the front door as you can manage.
House Clearance
Talk to us if you need help with clearing yours or a loved ones home. We do not normally charge, however in certain situations we do. We can also help with Hoarding Disorders, and may be able to get help with funding to cover the cost.
Recycling
We are partnered with Terracycle and are currently running the following programmes
Plastic/ film sweet wrappers
Multi use food containers (not single use)
Plastic toys
Laundry Detergent items
Dental items (not Electric Toothbrushes)
Batteries
Printer ink cartridges
Food Cycle
We are exploring ways to reduce food waste in our town, more to come on this exciting project soon, we need volunteers, if you are interested, please speak with the team
The Recycling Shop Makes
A perfect place to buy planet friendly gifts!
Local crafters and makers can sell in the shop alongside the talented Elves that work in The Shop, we chare 10% commission and ask that makers promote the shop and all we do. Pop in or email to chat.
Bring a Plant Leaf a Plant
Over the summer months, bring your unwanted seeds, seedlings or plants and swap for seedlings that others have donated, saving waste and sharing resources. Donations for plants can be made if you do not have a swappable plant.
Party Hire
We offer a community lending library were you can borrow various items including vintage tea sets, mismatched plates, cutlery, cake stands and so much more. Pop in the shop to speak to us, or send us a message.
eBay
We are proud to partner in eBay For Change, you can visit out eBay shop here
What Not to donate
We cannot take the following items.
- Broken electricals
- Broken glass/ china
- Items with missing wires/ remotes/ chargers etc
- Locked phones, or electricals (Please wipe everything as we are not responsible for your data)
- Electric blankets
- Children's Car Seats
- Mattresses
- Adult "Toys"
- Opened food or cosmetics
- Medicines
- NHS supplies
- Hair dye
- Soft Furniture without Fire Safety Certificate (after 1950)
- Cycle or Motorbike Helmets
- Bath Jets, Bath Lifts etc
- Chemicals/ cleaning solutions/ unmarked liquids/ poisons/ weedkiller
- Knives/ Weapons/ BB guns/ Throwing Stars etc
Please note
We can rag old clothes etc, but please inform us that items are rags, saving staff from sorting dirty clothes.