At Stratford-on-Avon District Council, we are committed to promote recycling and make it as easy as possible for all of our residents.
If you are unable to travel to charity shops or household waste recycling centres, or you're just not sure what to do with all your old items, take a look at this list of charities across the UK that will take donations.
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What can I donate?
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Anglo Doorstep Collections
The charity offer a free charity collection service right from your doorstep.
They accept a variety of items, which are carefully sorted and distributed to those in need.
All you need to do is book your collection, by picking a charity to support and selecting a date that best suits you.
Pack your donations into bags or boxes - make sure to check what they can and cant accept.
Have the donations ready on the day and their driver will collect from your doorstep.
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- Antiques
- Bags
- Bed Linen
- Clothes
- Shoes
- Books
- CDs, DVDs & Video Games
- DVD Player
- Small Electricals
- Kitchenware, Crockery & Cutlery
- Toiletries
- Linen & Towels
- Softs toys & other toys
- Accessories
- Clocks
- Glassware
- Hand/Power Tools
- Laptops & Tablets
- Small ornaments
- Towels
- Vases
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British Heart Foundation
The BHF pick up furniture and electrical items from your home for free.
The items you donate are then sold in their furniture stores to help fund lifesaving research.
The BHF also offer a free postal service for smaller items that you no longer need.
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- Tech: tablets, phones and laptops
- Clothing: high end or designer clothing
- Records: 7", 10" or 12" vinyl records
- Games: vintage console games or sought after bought games
- Shoes
- Collectable items: stamps and coins e.g.
- Jewellery
- Ornaments
- Camera equipment: cameras, bags, filters & lens
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Dogs Trust
Every rehoming centre has a contact-free drop off point where you are able to drop off your donations.
Your pre-loved items can be used in their rehoming centres, by other dogs.
Please make sure that all items are cleaned before donating, so that they are safe to give to the dogs.
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- Unopened and in date dog food (wet food, kibble, tins)
- Unopened and in date dog treats
- Training treats
- Toys, kongs & teddies
- Bedding, blankets and quilts (not feathered)
- Towels
- Puppy pads
- Newspapers
- Leads, harnesses, collars
- Brushes
- Dog bowls
- Dog crates
- Dog buggies
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The Bike Project
The charity takes second-hand bikes, fixes them and donates them to refugees and people seeking asylum in London and Birmingham.
Find your nearest drop-off point, register you bike and arrange a time to drop your bike off.
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- Road bikes
- Vintage bikes
- Mountain bikes
- Hybrid bikes
- Kids bikes
- Balance bikes
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Against Breast Cancer
The charity has a bra recycling scheme. They take your unwanted or unloved bras and raise funds for breast cancer research.
Their textile recovery project prevents bras from going to landfill by giving them a new lease of life.
For every tonne of bras that are collected, the charity receives £700 to fund their research.
Don't have any bras? The charity take a variety of items!
You can post your bras to the charity - visit their website to find out how.
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- Bras
- Clothes
- Bed linen
- Paired shoes
- Handbags
- Perfumes
- CDs, DVDs and Video games
- Phones
- Toys
- Used stamps
- Printer cartridges
- Foreign currency
- Jewellery
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This is not an exhaustive list, as many other organisations are also making a difference. We encourage you to explore further, to find a charity cause that is meaningful to you.
