Recycling Organisations

These organisations welcome donations of items for recycling for good causes:

Charity shops

• For clothing, books, audio/video, toys and other household items, find charity shops near you at https://charityretail.org.uk/find-a-shop

Bicycles

• Large Oxfam shops may accept bicycles.
• Re-cycle sends second-hand bikes to Africa.

Computers

• Computer Aid International
• Donate a PC
• WEEE Charity
• IT specialists in the Reuse Network
• Local Rotary groups may have a collection point.
• Older Windows 10 computers can be upgraded to Google ChromeOS Flex - see this article - or Linux.

Food

• Non-perishable: give to Global Hand, which can also take goods as varied as relief supplies, vehicles, textbooks, construction equipment and boats.
• Perishable: use the Olio app.

Furniture

• Reuse Network

Medical equipment

• Mercy Ships

Office equipment

• WEEE Charity

Sewing machines

• Tools for Self Reliance

Spectacles

• Many opticians run charity programmes for second-hand glasses.

Tools

• Tools for Self Reliance welcomes tools for bicycle repairs, blacksmiths, carpenters, engineers, mechanics and shoe repairs.

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