Find out more about Alzheimer's Society's current offer.
Recycling and reuse with charities
Lots of materials that aren’t accepted for recycling at kerbside can be recycled or donated for reuse via charities across the county. Here you can help toward local causes while reducing the amount of items that end up in landfill!
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Keep the contents of your general rubbish to a minimum and support the environment and local charities by recycling more items and encouraging reuse where you can.
It’s hard to know what recycling services are available and offers often change. However, we’ve listed some current recycling and reuse options offered by local charities. Recycling and reuse services include gadgets, stamps, coins, jewellery, cars, and more!
Some charities work in collaboration to offer money-off vouchers when you drop off your old items to recycle, so it's worth seeing what's available in your local area!
Please note, not all offers are available across all locations, so please explore what is available in your local area.
Did you know?
Studies suggest that decluttering your home can reduce stress and increase happiness. Donating these items to charity then adds a feel-good factor as you are helping others while improving your own space!
Alzheimer's Society
British Heart Foundation
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Charity Car
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East Anglia's Children Hospice
Find out more about East Anglia's Children Hospice's current offer.
eBay for Charity
Find out more about eBay's current offer.
ECCO
Find out more about ECCO's current offer.
Emmaus
Find out more about Emmaus' current offer.
En-form Colchester
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Essex & Herts Air Ambulance
Find out more about Essex & Herts Air Ambulance's current offer.
Essex Search and Rescue
Find out more about Essex Search and Rescue's current offer.
Essex Wildlife Trust
Find out more about Essex Wildlife Trust's current offer.
Farleigh Hospice
Find out more about Farleigh Hospice's current offer.
The Fire Fighters Charity
Find out more about The Fire Fighters Charity's current offer.
Give A Car
Find out more about Give A Car's current offer.
Havens Hospices
Find out more about Havens Hospices' current offer.
Hopeworx
Find out more about Hopeworx's current offer.
Lighthouse Furniture Project
Find out more about Lighthouse Furniture Project's current offer.
Macmillan
Find out more about Macmillan's current offer.
Make 2nds Count
Find out more about Make 2nds Count's current offer.
Marie Curie
Find out more about Marie Curie's current offer.
Oxfam
Find out more about Oxfam's current offer.
Re-Cycle
Find out more about Re-Cycle's current offer.
RSPCA
Find out more about RSPCA's current offer.
St Clare Hospice
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St Elizabeth Hospice
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St Francis Hospice
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St Helena
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The Salvation Army
Find out more about the Salvation Army's current offer.
Sanctus
Find out more about Sanctus' current offer.
Scope
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Sense
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Sue Ryder
Find out more about Sue Ryder's current offer.
TRUP
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Used Postage Stamps For Charity
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WWF
Find out more about WWF's current offer.
If you are still unsure on where you can recycle your item locally, please check Recycle Now's locator, Terracycle's search function, or find a charity shop near you.
You can also visit our Supermarkets and retailers page, or our Refill shops page to explore what other items are collected for recycling in Essex. This can include blister packs, crisp packets, toothpaste tubes, and more!