Donate Unwanted Items
The most environmentally friendly way to dispose of unwanted items is to donate them to a charity or organisation that can reuse them.
These organisations provide valuable support to local households and communities. By donating your unwanted items, you can:
- Give items a second life and help someone else who can make use of them.
- Raise funds for charitable causes.
- Reduce waste and protect the environment by saving energy,raw materials, and preventing items from going to landfill.
- Help people access good quality items at affordable prices.
Donating to Charity
- Please only donate items that are in a reusable condition.
- For safety reasons: Sofas, chairs and beds must have the appropriate fire safety labels attached.
- Electrical items should be clean, free from rust, and in good working condition with seals and casings intact.
Charities accepting donations
The charities listed below are examples of organisations that may accept good-quality donated items. This is not an exhaustive list, and there are many other charities and community organisations across the area that may also welcome donations. We recommend contacting the charity directly to confirm which items they can accept before donating.
- British Heart Foundation (Book a free furniture and electrical goods collection)
- Alder Hey Children’s Charity Charity Shops
- Willowbrook Hospice Furniture Donations
- British Red Cross - Find a charity shop near you
Donate or Sell Your Unwanted Items Through Social Media
Did you know that social media can be a great way to give unwanted household items a new home? Platforms such as Facebook Marketplace, local buy-and-sell groups, community pages, and neighbourhood networks make it easy to either sell items you no longer need or donate them to people in your local area. Whether it's furniture, clothing, toys, electrical goods, or household accessories, using social media can help reduce waste, support your community, and even earn you some extra money.
Bulky Waste Collection
If you would prefer to dispose of large or heavy items which won’t go into your household waste bin, you can arrange for Knowsley’s waste team to collect by visiting the link below.