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I am undertaking a garage/workshop clearout... everything must go -
mostly to the local tip. However, I've got a whole bunch of new bits, open packets with parts taken out, stuff that could be re-used. All sorts of everything. And I've been thinking about an alternative to either dumping it all (the waste hurts), or donating them to some charity, but all the local charity shops are mostly interested in bric-a-brac or clothes. An internet search came up with this: https://www.diy.com/corporate/community/waste-donation/ I have no affiliation. Has anybody used this? What was your experience like? Any alternatives? Thanks Bob |
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WeeBob wrote:
An internet search came up with this: https://www.diy.com/corporate/community/waste-donation/ Surely that's a mechanism for them to get shot of their tat, not you to get rid of yours? |
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Realised after posting that the page didn't say they accepted donations
from joe public. Phoned up local branch... weren't interested. Any other ideas for organisations that may get some value from all the opened, unused stuff? Thanks On 2018-08-01 09:53, WeeBob wrote: I am undertaking a garage/workshop clearout... everything must go - mostly to the local tip. However, I've got a whole bunch of new bits, open packets with parts taken out, stuff that could be re-used. All sorts of everything. And I've been thinking about an alternative to either dumping it all (the waste hurts), or donating them to some charity, but all the local charity shops are mostly interested in bric-a-brac or clothes. An internet search came up with this: https://www.diy.com/corporate/community/waste-donation/ I have no affiliation. Has anybody used this? What was your experience like? Any alternatives? Thanks Â*Bob |
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WeeBob wrote:
Realised after posting that the page didn't say they accepted donations from joe public. I just reduces their land-fill charges ... |
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On 01/08/2018 10:01, WeeBob wrote:
Realised after posting that the page didn't say they accepted donations from joe public. Phoned up local branch... weren't interested. Any other ideas for organisations that may get some value from all the opened, unused stuff? Thanks On 2018-08-01 09:53, WeeBob wrote: I am undertaking a garage/workshop clearout... everything must go - mostly to the local tip. However, I've got a whole bunch of new bits, open packets with parts taken out, stuff that could be re-used. All sorts of everything. And I've been thinking about an alternative to either dumping it all (the waste hurts), or donating them to some charity, but all the local charity shops are mostly interested in bric-a-brac or clothes. An internet search came up with this: https://www.diy.com/corporate/community/waste-donation/ I have no affiliation. Has anybody used this? What was your experience like? Any alternatives? Thanks Â*Â*Bob Is there a MakerSpace or HackSpace near you? |
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Realised after posting that the page didn't say they accepted donations from joe public. I just reduces their land-fill charges ... Our local B&Q has a bin of wood offcuts at the exit, marked "Free waste wood". (and nobody, AFAICS, checking for waste carriers licences(!)) -- Graham. %Profound_observation% |
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On Wed, 1 Aug 2018 09:53:33 +0100, WeeBob wrote:
I am undertaking a garage/workshop clearout... everything must go - mostly to the local tip. However, I've got a whole bunch of new bits, open packets with parts taken out, stuff that could be re-used. All sorts of everything. And I've been thinking about an alternative to either dumping it all (the waste hurts), or donating them to some charity, but all the local charity shops are mostly interested in bric-a-brac or clothes. An internet search came up with this: https://www.diy.com/corporate/community/waste-donation/ I have no affiliation. Has anybody used this? What was your experience like? Any alternatives? Thanks Bob Do you have a local Freegle or Freecycle group (Google for them). All sorts of stuff gets listed there and I've used it to get rid of all sorts of stuff. |
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On Wednesday, 1 August 2018 10:01:40 UTC+1, WeeBob wrote:
Any other ideas for organisations that may get some value from all the opened, unused stuff? In my experience charity shops will sell almost anything, although the boutique-y ones have pretensions. Avoid anywhere that uses tie-on luggage lables. I used to volunteer in one, and we sold a used toilet (bought to use for a planter). Men's Shed? https://menssheds.org.uk/ Owain |
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On Wednesday, 1 August 2018 09:53:36 UTC+1, WeeBob wrote:
I am undertaking a garage/workshop clearout... everything must go - mostly to the local tip. However, I've got a whole bunch of new bits, open packets with parts taken out, stuff that could be re-used. All sorts of everything. And I've been thinking about an alternative to either dumping it all (the waste hurts), or donating them to some charity, but all the local charity shops are mostly interested in bric-a-brac or clothes. An internet search came up with this: https://www.diy.com/corporate/community/waste-donation/ I have no affiliation. Has anybody used this? What was your experience like? Any alternatives? Thanks Bob smaller local charities often take anything saleable. Any form of damage is no-go though. Invite them over to help themselves. NT |
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On 01/08/2018 11:03, Graham. wrote:
WeeBob wrote: Realised after posting that the page didn't say they accepted donations from joe public. I just reduces their land-fill charges ... Our local B&Q has a bin of wood offcuts at the exit, marked "Free waste wood". (and nobody, AFAICS, checking for waste carriers licences(!)) Presumably, if you are taking it, you have a use for it and so it is no longer waste. SteveW |
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Graham. wrote:
Our local B&Q has a bin of wood offcuts at the exit, marked "Free waste wood". (and nobody, AFAICS, checking for waste carriers licences(!)) Make sure you throw out your crisp wrappers before driving away https://www.metro.news/lunch-trash-in-van-lands-roofer-a-fine/1168715/ |
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On 01/08/2018 11:03, Graham. wrote:
WeeBob wrote: Realised after posting that the page didn't say they accepted donations from joe public. I just reduces their land-fill charges ... Our local B&Q has a bin of wood offcuts at the exit, marked "Free waste wood". (and nobody, AFAICS, checking for waste carriers licences(!)) Presumably, if you are taking it, you have a use for it and so it is no longer waste. SteveW If only the legislators were as pragmatic as you. -- Graham. %Profound_observation% |
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