Village Information
Doorstep Collections & Bulky Waste
Household Goods
Reduce landfill by donating your unwanted or unused items to charity with free doorstep collections of re-usable goods. Items accepted generally include:
- Clothes, shoes & accessories
- Toys, Books, Games
- Linen, Towels, Curtains
- Kitchenware & Utensils
- Small appliances & Electrical Goods
- Gardening & Outdoor Equipment
- *Some Pet Supplies & Accessories
For more information or to book a collection visit:
https://www.icollectclothes.co.uk/
https://anglodoorstepcollections.co.uk/
Bedding, Duvets, Pillows
If you are having difficulty getting rid of these items there are charities and organizations that will accept them.
- Try contacting local homeless shelters, hostels & animal shelters
- https://homeless.org.uk/ are a tool to find local housing shelters to donate bedding.
- https://reuse-network.org.uk/ accepts cushions and pillows
- Try The Salvation Army, Oxfam, Red Cross & RSPCA
- Some stores offer in-house Textile recycling such as Dunelm, Primark & M&S.
- Check for available textile banks local to you. https://www.recyclenow.com/recycle-an-item/clothing-textiles#locator
- Ask local schools, placgroups & social clubs if they would like your items for craft projects
- If your item is in working or useable condition you can list on Facebook Marketplace https://www.facebook.com/marketplace
- Re-use it yourself recreating cushions, quilts, draft stoppers, pet beds, stuffed toys etc.
Bulky Waste & White Goods
- Take them to a KCC Household Waste Recycling Centre. Visit https://www.kent.gov.uk/environment-waste-and-planning/rubbish-and-recycling/household-waste-recycling-centres/find-your-nearest-tip
- Book a bulky waste collection from TMBC. Visit https://www.tmbc.gov.uk/bins-waste/bulky-waste-collection
- If your item is in working or useable condition you can list on Facebook Marketplace https://www.facebook.com/marketplace
- If you are replacing it with a store bought item ask the store if they will collect and recycle your old item.