Waste and reuse collection services

Services and official options

Use these listed services when no verified local place is available. Check coverage and item rules on each service page.

• British Heart Foundation furniture collectionCharity shops accept selected saleable goods. Furniture and electrical shops can also collect suitable larger items from some addresses.
• British Heart Foundation shop donationsCharity shops accept selected saleable goods. Furniture and electrical shops can also collect suitable larger items from some addresses.
• British Red Cross charity shopsCharity shops accept selected clothes, books, homeware and other saleable donations. Some specialist shops accept furniture and electrical goods.
• Recycle Now toys and games guidanceRecycle Now explains common preparation steps and local recycling routes for toys and games.
• Recycle Now furniture guidanceRecycle Now explains common preparation steps and local recycling routes for furniture.
• IKEA removal and recyclingIKEA offers removal or recycling options for selected products with eligible delivery services.
• Environment Agency upholstered seating guidanceOfficial guidance explains how waste upholstered domestic seating that can contain persistent organic pollutants must be handled.

Items these sites may accept

Acceptance differs by location. Check the official provider page before you travel.

• Household goods
• Mixed donations
• Toys and games
• Upholstered seating

Other facility types

• Recycling centres and tips
• Specialist recycling schemes
• Clothes and textile banks
• Paper and card banks
• Charity donation points
• Food waste collections
• Soft plastic recycling points
• Public street bins
• Reuse shops and centres
• Electrical recycling points
• Soft plastic collection points
• Glass recycling points
• Local recycling sites
• Battery recycling points
• Bring banks and recycling points
• Reuse hubs and shops
• Pharmacy medicine returns
• Specialist disposal services
• Household hazardous waste services
• Garden waste sites and collections
• Household waste recycling centres
• Glass bottle and jar banks
• Retailer take-back points

Questions about waste and reuse collection services

What is Waste and reuse collection services?

Council, charity and retailer services that collect selected waste or reusable goods from an address. Coverage, costs and item rules depend on the service.

How do I find waste and reuse collection services near me?

Set your postcode, town or browser location in the finder. It will show nearby places listed as waste and reuse collection services.

Should I check the provider before visiting waste and reuse collection services?

Yes. Opening hours, access rules and item lists can change. Open the location page and use its official provider link before you travel.