Reuse and recycle your old items

Don’t throw away the things you don’t need anymore – there’s somebody out there who can benefit from them.

• Reusing an item cuts down on the amount of waste sent to landfill saving on disposal costs.
• Reuse creates less CO2, water and air pollution than making a new item or recycling.
• It saves you money by providing a source of affordable, good quality items to buy.

There are a number of organisations across Warwickshire who will be happy to have your unwanted items if they are in good condition:

• Charity shops
• HWRC Reuse Shops
• Bulky Waste Collection
• Freegle
• Freecycle

There are also a number of community furniture reuse schemes in Warwickshire looking for good quality furniture. Some schemes can collect from your door (a nominal collection charge may apply) or you can arrange a drop off at their store at a mutually convenient time.

All of the schemes listed are registered charities with the proceeds of affordably-priced furniture going to good causes.

• Age UK Warwickshire
• The British Heart Foundation
• The Shakespeare Hospice furniture store
• Rugby Bareboards Trust
• Roundabout
• Kenilworth Lions furniture
• Mary Ann Evans Hospice - Home Store at Furniture Revisited
• Action 21’s Re-useful Centre
• Other charity shops in Warwickshire

You could also consider selling or giving away your unwanted items on the internet:

• eBay
• Gumtree
• Preloved
• Freegle
• Freecycle