So many items are needlessly thrown away when they could be put to good use by others. Local Environmental Warden Andrew Barnett has passed on information about a useful FREE service:
National re-use phone line 0800 0665 820
National re-use phone line is a service that easily allows you to pass on household items to be used again. Call the phone line on 0800 0665 820.
Examples of items that re-use organisations will accept:
• Sofas and armchairs (fire regulation tags must be attached)
• Beds and Mattresses (fire regulations must be attached)
• Wardrobes and chest of drawers
• Dining furniture
• Fridges, freezers , electric cookers, washing machines and tumble dryers
• Bicycles
Examples of items that re-use organisations will NOT accept:
• Items which are soiled, ripped or damaged
• Gas appliances of any kind
• Bulky style televisions
• Large wall units
• Items that have been left outside
Why use the re-use phone line?
• It’s a free collection service for re-usable items
• Our experienced call operatives are highly trained to meet your requirements
• You’ll be benefiting your local community and charitable organisations by supporting employment and volunteering opportunities
• You’ll be helping to reduce the amount of items being sent to landfill, reducing the environmental impact of waste
• You’ll be saving your Local Authority in landfill disposal costs; money which can be better spent in your community
Please call and speak to one of our advisors for more information on 0800 0665 820
National re-use phone line is funded by Zero Waste Scotland and ensures that you can find an alternative way to disposing of your unwanted items whilst helping your local community and reducing the volume of waste sent to landfill.
