Materials A-Z

Scrap metal

See metal

Sewing machines and Sewing Accessories (scissors, tape measures, needles, thread etc)

Some are accepted by Tools for Self Reliance. Further details are provided on their website.

Shoes

Some charity shops accept them or they can be recycled in the clothes banks at your local Household Waste Recycling Centre.

Spectacles

Some opticians and charity shops will accept old spectacles for repair and shipment to Third World countries.

Stamps

Many charities benefit from the donation of stamps, contact your favourite charity to see if they can benefit from reusing them.

Sun beds

Household sun beds can be taken to your nearest Household Waste Recycling Centre.

PLEASE NOTE: The sun bed MUST be dismantled before arriving on site. Due to legislation the florescent tubes must be removed from the frame prior to arriving at site, Fluorescent tubes are then placed in a dedicated container and the frame can be placed in the electrical recycling container.