Freegle
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Christmas tree (artificial)
Artificial Christmas trees can be used again and again each year. If you no longer want or need the item, consider passing it on to someone else or selling it online.
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Baking equipment
Good quality items can be reused. Items that have been well used should be placed in general rubbish.
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Bathroom and toilet suite
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Bikes
If this item is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else.
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Almost two thirds of Essex residents report repairing an item in the last three months.
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Books
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Cables and chargers
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Carpet and rugs
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Christmas decorations
If these items are in good condition, donate or pass them on to someone else.
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Clothes
Good quality clothes and textiles can be reused. Clothes and textiles with holes or stains cannot be reused but can be recycled.
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Compact discs
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Compost bin
If this item is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else.
If your bin is made of plastic, you can recycle it through the rigid plastic recycling scheme available at selected recycling centres in Essex. Find out more about the scheme.
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Data storage
Please remove all personal data before disposing of this item. Find out how to permanently delete your data.
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Digital camera
If this item is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else. If disposing of this item, please remove all personal data. Find out how to permanently delete your data.
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Dishwasher
If this item is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else.
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Electric oven
If this item is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else.
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Electrical appliance
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Fire guard
If this item is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else.
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Fish tank
If this item is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else.
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Fitness tracker
If this item is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else. If disposing of this item, please remove all personal data. Find out how to permanently delete your data.
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Freezer
If this item is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else.
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Fridge
If this item is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else.
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Fridge freezer
If this item is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else.
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Furniture
Upholstered furniture must have the appropriate fire labels if you are passing on to others or donating. If your item does not have a fire label please use a special collection or recycling centre.
Did you know?
Almost two thirds of Essex residents report repairing an item in the last three months.
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Games console
If this item is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else. If disposing of this item, please remove all personal data. Find out how to permanently delete your data.
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Garden electrical equipment
If this item is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else.
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Garden furniture
If this item is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else.
If your garden furniture is made of plastic, you can recycle it through the rigid plastic recycling scheme available at selected recycling centres in Essex. Find out more about the scheme.
Did you know?
Almost two thirds of Essex residents report repairing an item in the last three months.
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Garden ornament
If this item is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else.
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Garden tools
If this item is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else.
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Gas oven
If this item is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else.
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Glassware
Glassware such as Pyrex and drinking glasses cannot be recycled. If you cannot rehome them, carefully wrap items in a few sheets of newspaper and place in your general rubbish.
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Hardcore
Hardcore (rubble) includes items such as bricks, tiles, concrete and ceramic items.
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Asbestos can be found in many places you may not expect, including items such as old tiles, boilers and plant pots. It's extremely dangerous and should never be taken to recycling centres.
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Ironing board
If this item is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else.
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IT equipment
Please remove all personal data before disposing of these items. Find out how to permanently delete your data.
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Jewellery
If this item is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else.
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Kitchen suite
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Kitchen utensils
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Kitchenware
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Ladder
If this item is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else.
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Lead roofing (sheet roofing)
Lead roofing can be taken to any Essex County Council recycling centre and placed in the metal container.
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Mattress
Good quality mattresses can be reused. Mattresses that have been well used should be taken to your nearest recycling centre.
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Metal cutlery
If this item is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else.
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Mirror
If this item is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else.
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Mobile phone
If this item is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else. If disposing of this item, please remove all personal data. Find out how to permanently delete your data.
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Ornaments
If this item is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else.
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Paint
Wherever possible use paint for its intended purpose. If taking to a recycling centre, please ask a member of site staff for disposal advice.
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Picture frame
If this item is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else.
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Plastic bin
If this item is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else.
A rigid plastic recycling scheme is available at selected recycling centres in Essex. Find out more about the scheme.
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Plastic bucket
If this item is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else.
A rigid plastic recycling scheme is available at selected recycling centres in Essex. Find out more about the scheme.
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Plastic coat hangers
If this item is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else.
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Plastic lunch box
If this item is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else.
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Plastic plant pot
Some garden centres offer plant pot take back schemes.
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Pots and pans
If this item is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else.
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Electric drill
If this item is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else.
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Pushchairs and buggies
If this item is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else.
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Radiator
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Radiator cover
If this item is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else.
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Roof tiles
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Rotary washing line
If this item is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else.
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Sand
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Satnav
If this item is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else. If disposing of this item, please remove all personal data. Find out how to permanently delete your data.
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School uniform
Many schools have second-hand uniform shops or swaps. Many of these are organised through social media. Please check locally.
Did you know?
Almost two thirds of Essex residents report repairing an item in the last three months.
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Shoes
If this item is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else. Some retailers have drop-off points for trainers to be recycled.
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Small electrical appliance
If this item is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else.
Did you know?
Almost two thirds of Essex residents report repairing an item in the last three months.
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Small electronic toys
If this item is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else.
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Smart doorbell
If this item is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else.
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Soil
Soil should not be placed in your garden waste collection. Small quantities can be taken to those recycling centres that accept DIY waste.
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Tablet
If this item is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else. If disposing of this item, please remove all personal data. Find out how to permanently delete your data.
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Textiles
Good quality clothes and textiles can be reused. Clothes and textiles with holes or stains cannot be reused but can be recycled.
Some local animal charities accept old towels, blankets and sheets.
Some retailers have in-store home textile takeback schemes.
Did you know?
Almost two thirds of Essex residents report repairing an item in the last three months.
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Tiles
Did you know?
Asbestos can be found in many places you may not expect, including items such as old floor and ceiling tiles, boilers and plant pots. It's extremely dangerous and should never be taken to recycling centres.
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Tools
If this item is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else.
Did you know?
Almost two thirds of Essex residents report repairing an item in the last three months.
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Toys and games
If this item is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else.
Did you know?
You can donate old LEGO® bricks though LEGO® Replay. This reuse scheme helps to provide playful learning opportunities for children across the UK.
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Tumble dryer
If this item is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else.
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Umbrella
If this item is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else.
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Upholstered furniture
Upholstered furniture must have the appropriate fire labels if you are passing on to others or donating. If your item does not have a fire label please use a special collection or recycling centre.
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Window frames and external doors
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Washing machine
If this item is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else.
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Water butt
If this item is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else.
If your water butt is made of plastic, you can recycle it through the rigid plastic recycling scheme available at selected recycling centres in Essex. Find out more about the scheme.
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Wellington boots
If this item is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else.
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Wheelbarrow
If this item is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else.
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Wood
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Plastic crate
If this item is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else.
A rigid plastic recycling scheme is available at selected recycling centres in Essex. Find out more about the scheme.
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Garden toys (large plastic)
If this item is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else.
Large plastic garden toys can be recycled through the rigid plastic recycling scheme available at selected recycling centres in Essex. Find out more about the scheme.
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LEGO®
If this is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else.
Did you know?
You can donate old LEGO® bricks though LEGO® Replay. This reuse scheme helps to provide playful learning opportunities for children across the UK.
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Make-up
Unused make-up in good condition can be donated or passed on to someone else.
Make-up can also be recycled through some retailers.