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Christmas tree (artificial)

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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

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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

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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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If this item is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else.

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Cables and chargers

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Carpet and rugs

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Christmas decorations

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If these items are in good condition, donate or pass them on to someone else.

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Clothes

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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

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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

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Please remove all personal data before disposing of this item. Find out how to permanently delete your data.

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Digital camera

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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

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If this item is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else.

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Electric oven

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Electrical appliance

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If this item is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else.

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Fire guard

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If this item is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else.

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Fish tank

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If this item is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else.

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Fitness tracker

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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

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If this item is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else.

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Fridge

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If this item is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else.

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Fridge freezer

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If this item is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else.

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Furniture

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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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Illustration of a man repairing a leg of a red chair.

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Almost two thirds of Essex residents report repairing an item in the last three months.

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Games console

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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

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If this item is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else.

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Garden furniture

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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.

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Illustration of a man repairing a leg of a red chair.

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Almost two thirds of Essex residents report repairing an item in the last three months.

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Garden ornament

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If this item is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else.

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Garden tools

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If this item is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else.

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Gas oven

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If this item is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else.

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Glassware

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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

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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

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If this item is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else.

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IT equipment

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Please remove all personal data before disposing of these items. Find out how to permanently delete your data.

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Jewellery

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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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If this item is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else.

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Kitchenware

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If this item is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else.

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Ladder

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If this item is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else.

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Lead roofing (sheet roofing)

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Lead roofing can be taken to any Essex County Council recycling centre and placed in the metal container.

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Mattress

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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

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If this item is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else.

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Mirror

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If this item is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else.

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Mobile phone

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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

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If this item is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else.

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Paint

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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

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If this item is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else.

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Plastic bin

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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

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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

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If this item is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else.

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Plastic lunch box

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If this item is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else.

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Plastic plant pot

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Some garden centres offer plant pot take back schemes.

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Pots and pans

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If this item is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else.

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Electric drill

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If this item is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else.

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Pushchairs and buggies

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Many schools have second-hand uniform shops or swaps. Many of these are organised through social media. Please check locally.

Did you know
Illustration of a man repairing a leg of a red chair.

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Almost two thirds of Essex residents report repairing an item in the last three months.

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Shoes

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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

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If this item is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else.

Did you know
Illustration of a man repairing a leg of a red chair.

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Almost two thirds of Essex residents report repairing an item in the last three months.

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Small electronic toys

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If this item is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else.

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Smart doorbell

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If this item is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else.

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Soil

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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

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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

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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.

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Illustration of a man repairing a leg of a red chair.

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Almost two thirds of Essex residents report repairing an item in the last three months.

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Tiles

Did you know
Yellow warning sign

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

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If this item is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else.

Did you know
Illustration of a man repairing a leg of a red chair.

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Almost two thirds of Essex residents report repairing an item in the last three months.

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Toys and games

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If this item is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else.

Did you know
Illustration of a LEGO man with a green top with the Love Essex logo.

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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

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If this item is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else.

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Umbrella

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If this item is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else.

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Upholstered furniture

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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

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If this item is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else.

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Water butt

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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

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If this item is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else.

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Wheelbarrow

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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

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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)

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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®

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If this is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else.

Did you know
Illustration of a LEGO man with a green top with the Love Essex logo.

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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

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Unused make-up in good condition can be donated or passed on to someone else.

Make-up can also be recycled through some retailers.

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Online reuse communities

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Online community reuse

Give it away to people in your community through an online network