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DONATIONS - PLEASE READ BELOW FOR HOW TO DONATE
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Nothing we do could happen without the support of the community

Thank you

Stirling Reuse Hub works closely with Stirling Council and the local community to encourage reuse of items rather than losing them to landfill. Alongside our team of volunteers, we function and safety test all products before sale. We also work closely with a range of charities and council teams to help ensure that everyone in our community has access to items they need. We love to welcome new volunteers and collaborate with the Learning and Employability Team at Stirling Council, providing the opportunity for people with barriers to employment to gain new skills and confidence within the workforce. All money made through the sale of reused and upcycled items supports the continuation of our charitable work, to help protect our environment and support our community.

WHEN CAN YOU DONATE?

- Drop off at the Reuse Hub on a Weds 10am - 4pm,  Sat 10am - 4pm and Sun 11am - 1pm. 

- Donations of furniture only can also be made to our containers at Polmaise Recycling Centre, subject to availability.

DONATING LARGE FURNITURE?

 

We can uplift furniture within 15miles of the hub for £25 per van load. Please send an email to reuse@transitionstirling.org.uk, with a few photos of the furniture you'd like to donate, along with dimensions so we can assess if we can rehome it.  Uplifts of furniture are subject to location, demand and condition of items. If you could include as much information as possible, it will allow us to deal with your enquiry more promptly. 

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WHAT CAN WE TAKE?

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Thank you so much for thinking of us, and your kind donations. 

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As a Reuse Charity, we are supported by REVOLVE.  

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Revolve is Zero Waste Scotland’s support programme for the reuse sector in Scotland. Revolve offers information and resources to support reuse businesses to meet legal obligations, follow best practice and to work more effectively and efficiently. 

  

Therefore, All items should be in saleable condition. 

  • Clean 

  • Damage free 

  • Rust free 

  • From a smoke free home â€‹

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Additionally, we pay £160 per tonne to dispose of items. We therefore have to carefully check donations to make sure they meet REVOLVE standards, that we have capacity and can find a way to reuse your items.  

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How you can help 

You can help by thoroughly cleaning items before donating and ensuring that they are in good condition. We can do small repairs subject to the availability of staff or volunteers.  

We thank you for your understanding when we cannot take items. We will always do our best to suggest alternative options to reuse them.  

RED ITEMS

Items we can't accept due to safety risk or low demand. 

  • Hygiene Products

  • Socks and underwear (unless new)

  • Baby items (high chairs, stair gates, car seats)

  • Cots / Cot Mattress’

  • ALL Teflon/ Non

  • Stick Products

  • Printers

  • Holiday souvenirs

  • Inflatable toys (unless brand new in box)

  • Paint (unless brand new / nearly full)

  • Odd glasses, mugs and crockery

  • MDF/ Chipboard type furniture (unless new)

  • Ear Piercing Guns

  • ALL Gas Products (cookers, camping stoves, refills etc.)

  • Used safety gear (such as bike helmets, hard hats, buoyancy aids etc)

  • Blinds

  • Shower Screens

  • Bikes (please take to Recyke a Bike)

  • Kitchen slicers/ choppers and mandolines (unless boxed up)

AMBER ITEMS

Items on pause;

  • DVD’s

  • Clothing and accessories – including shoes, bags and luggage (unless brand new with tags)

  • Single Dining Chairs (dependent on style) 

  • Breadmakers 

  • Old Style Display Cabinets 

  • Fish Tanks 

  • Jigsaw puzzles (unless new)

  • Fitness, Cookery, Gardening and reference books.

Please Enquire About:​

  • Glass Furniture

  • Headboards without beds

  • Coffee makers

  • Exercise equipment

  • Electric fires

  • Skis and ski boots

  • Bike turbo trainers

  • Large gym equipment

  • Cut glass items – bowls and vases.

  • Suitcases and Luggage

  • Sewing machines – modern sewing machines only please

  • Windows, Doors

  • Light fittings

GREEN ITEMS

Yes, please!  (unless on our pause list)

  • Brand new in packaging

  • Kitchenware 

  • Toys 

  • Boardgames 

  • Homeware (Cushions, curtains, unwanted gifts, bed linen, mirrors, wall art, etc.)

  • Crockery (matching sets)

  • Glassware (matching sets)

  • Tupperware 

  • Plastic Crockery 

  • Sports Equipment 

  • Musical Instruments 

  • Pet Items

  • Outdoor toys and garden furniture

  • Plant Pots

  • Wooden furniture

  • Books

  • Music and Entertainment (DVDs, CDs, Vinyls etc.)

  • Tools and DIY Equipment 

  • Craft Items 

  • Textiles 

  • Clothing Accessories (Hats, belts, bags etc.) 

  • Clothes and shoes 

  • Household electrical appliances

  • (White goods, Electric cookers, ovens, fridges, freezers, washing machines etc) 

For Laptop and Computer donation enquires, please contact our Reboot Project: donateyourcomputer@transitionstirling.org.uk

DONATE FINANCIALLY

We couldn’t exist without the amazing support we receive from the community. Want to pitch in? If you would like to financially support the ongoing work of Stirling Reuse Hub, hit the button below:

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