Items accepted at Middlemore Lane Re-Use Shop
We accept a wide variety of pre-loved and new homeware, garden items, clothing, baby items, furniture, books and toys etc. We will assess the condition of the items you want to donate. If the items are damaged or broken beyond re-sale or repair we may not be able to accept them.
This isn't a complete list of everything we can accept. If you are unsure if we can accept your items, please contact us.
| Item | Re use |
|---|---|
| Bikes and scooters | ✓ |
| Books | ✓ |
| Bric-a-brac, collectables and vintage | ✓ |
| Ceramics | ✓ |
| Unbroken tiles and similar items for re use | ✓ |
| Computer games and consoles | ✓ |
| Doors (wooden) | ✓ |
| Electrical items - televisions and monitors | ✓ |
| Electrical items – small electrical items | ✓ |
| Furniture - upholstered furniture must have a fire safety tag attached to be re used | ✓ |
| Gardening and DIY tools (no petrol-powered items) | ✓ |
| Musical instruments | ✓ |
| Paint - new paint re use scheme introduced! | ✓ |
| Packaging (such as bubble wrap or expanded cardboard) | ✓ |
| School uniforms | ✓ |
| Sports equipment | ✓ |
| Textiles, clothes, shoes and accessories | ✓ |
| Toys, games and puzzles -Children’s toys must have a CE or UKCA mark | ✓ |
| UPVC windows and doors - complete and working | ✓ |
| Wood - Reuse – whole MDF or ply sheets, lengths of timber and similar items | ✓ |