Zero Waste Scotland – National Re-Use Free Collection Service
The national re-use phone line supports community based re-use organisations across Scotland to provide the public with a high level of customer service when donating for re-use.
To arrange a collection of household items for re-use please call 0800 0665 820
Funded by Zero Wate Scotland, the national re-use phone line accepts a range of bulky reusable items include: furniture in good condition, soft furnishings such as sofas, mattresses and armchairs (fire regulation labels must be attached) , electrical items such as washing machines, fridges and cookers in good working order.
There are many benefits:
Free collection service for re-usable items
Helps support third sector and charitable organisations regarding job creation and volunteering opportunities
Reduces waste sent to landfill – in 2013 over 4,000 items in Scotland were diverted = over 400 tonnes
Examples of items that re-use organisations will accept:
Sofas and armchairs (fire regulation tags must be attached)
Beds and Mattresses (fire regulations must be attached)
Wardrobes and chest of drawers
Dining furniture
Fridges, freezers , electric cookers, washing machines and tumble dryers
Bicycles
Examples of items that re-use organisations will not accept:
Items which are soiled, ripped or damaged in any way
Gas appliances of any kind
Bulky style televisions
Large wall units
Items that have been left outside
To arrange a collection of household items for re-use please call 0800 0665 820
Charity shops and other furniture re-use organisations within Glasgow also accept household goods for re-use. Including the Salvation Army and Barnados.
Useful Links:
More than furniture
Community Resources Network Scotland
Environmental services Glasgow City Council
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Written by : Pat Byrne
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