Choose to reuse

Your unwanted items could easily be given a second life by donating them to a good cause:

Choose to reuse shops at the Household Recycling Centres

Together with local community groups and charities, we are looking to introduce reuse shops at all our Household Recycling Centres in the future. You will soon be able to donate and/or buy items during your visit. All donated items will be sold to help raise money for local causes.

More details will follow shortly.

Charity shops and online marketplaces

The county is full of charity shops willing to accept donations of good quality unwanted items. Whether it is a bag of clothes the kids have outgrown, old books, unused toys, or an unwanted gift, there will be someone who will be happy to snap up a bargain at their local charity shop.

No shops nearby? There are always online alternatives such as Freegle

Powys homelessness prevention and alleviation team

Working alongside the Powys cleaning service, the Powys homelessness prevention and alleviation team are looking for unwanted recyclable household items to be able to donate to people in Powys who are vulnerable or less privileged.

Before submitting your offer, please be advised of the following:

• All items must be undamaged, in good working order and clean condition. (We are unable to undertake any repairs)
• Upholstered items must have the original fire-retardant safety labels still attached.
• We do not accept glass furniture items, wall/display units, desks, dressers and dressing tables.
• We can only accept electric cookers, not gas.

Collection is free of charge and timescales are variable. For more information, please ring 01597 827396 or email mobileservicesupport@powys.gov.uk

 Make a donation Make a donation to the Recycle and Reuse scheme 

Phoenix Community Furniture Scheme

Phoenix is a registered non-profit making charity based in Newtown. They collect donated furniture, household goods and electrical items from the public. These are then cleaned and sorted before being passed on to Powys residents in need of low-cost goods.

Phoenix will collect for free, phone 01686 623336 for more information.

Why not get your broken items repaired?

If possible, it is far better to get broken items repaired rather than replace them. Not only is it the more sustainable and environmentally friendly option, but it is usually cheaper too.

You can use these links to find a local directory of businesses offering repairs and community organised repair cafes:

The Repair Directory: www.repairefficiencywales.co.uk

Repair Café Wales: www.repaircafewales.org

Need more information? Get in touch: waste.contracts@powys.gov.uk