South Staffordshire Council is not responsible for the
content of external websites listed below. Users of these forums do
so at their own risk. The websites offer a hosting forum for
exchangers to contact one another, and users consent
to publishing personal details for this purpose.
It is the responsibility of individual users of the websites to
arrange collection or delivery of items. Please ensure that you
protect your personal safety at all times during any exchanges.
Individual disclaimers are available on each website. Use of the
relevant sites and forums denotes acceptance of these terms and
conditions.
Unwanted household items can be given away or exchanged via a
series of websites and forums:
Freecycle
International non-profit movement allowing members to pass on
and collect unwanted items free of charge: www.freecycle.org/
Freegle
National grass roots organisation of people who are giving and
receiving free unwanted items in their immediate communities:
www.ilovefreegle.org/
Ecycle (Express and Star)
Online free exchange operated through the classifieds section of
the Express and Star website: www.expressandstar.com/classifieds/ecycle
2recycle.co.uk
Similar movement to Freecycle but no membership required. Browse
items available/wanted from your local group: www.2recycle.co.uk
Some organisations are able to re-use large domestic items.
Please see the following links:
Furniture Re-use Network
Promotes the re-use of household furniture, repairing and re-using
over 250,000 domestic appliances each year: www.frn.org.uk
Charity Retail Association
Household Waste Recycling
Centres
Bulky household waste including large electrical items can be
recycled at the Household Waste Recycling Centres located at
Poplars Landfill (Cannock), Pendeford Mill Lane (Bilbrook)
and Botterham Lane (Wombourne). These sites are operated
by Staffordshire County Council. Please follow the link below for
locations, opening times and other information regarding these
sites.
Bulky Waste Collection
Throughout the year, the Council provides special
collections of bulky household items such as fridges and
furniture. Items are normally collected within 7 calendar days
of the request.
The cost for a bulky household waste collection is a
standard charge of £15.00 for 3 items, with
any additional items charged at £2.00 per
item thereafter. We collect a maximum of 7 items.
External Link: Freecycle
External Link: Freegle
External Link: Ecycle (Express
and Star)
External Link: 2recycle.co.uk
External Link: Furniture Re-use Network
External Link: Charity Retail
Association
External Link:
Staffordshire County Council Household Waste Recycling
Centres
Telephone: (01902) 696000
Fax: (01902) 846553
Email:
waste@sstaffs.gov.uk