Reuse items
Good quality, second-hand furniture and electrical appliances are useful and welcome to others. Many local charities will collect items in good clean working order and upholstered furniture with a fire safety certificate.
Contact these charities for more information:
- TCL Reuse collects good quality furniture and white goods locally for free
- the British Heart Foundation make collections locally
Other places you can give your items away for free on include:
You may also want to consider selling your items at a car boot sale or online marketplace.
Repair Cafés
Repairing your items is a great way to prolong the life of the items you already own. Repair cafés are a way to learn repair skills and give new life to your belongings.
Repairing your items is a great way to prolong the life of the items you already own. Repair cafés are a way to learn repair skills and give new life to your belongings.
Check out the repair café website to find a repair café near you, like the Transition Town Ilford repair café that meets at Redbridge Central Library from 2pm every other Saturday, check their website for the latest dates.
Interested in starting a repair café in your area? Send us an email for more information