Donate reusable items

Network of charity shops & reuse projects

The Network tries to help share best practice in the reuse sector and, as new opportunities arise, help the sector to grow. Find out about the main projects undertaken by the Network:

This interactive map provides detailed information about charity shops and reuse projects across Perth and Kinross.  Scroll down the webpage to the interactive map.  In the white text box on the map, scroll down to 'Community Project' and 'Reduce Reuse Recycle Repair'.  Click on the map and pull so that you can find the area you are looking for, and then zoom in to the pink box icon.  A new white text box will then appear, giving details of the charity shop or reuse project.  

Our Reuse Containers at selected Recycling Centres offer members of the public the opportunity to donate items which are in a reusable condition for passing to Reuse Organisations.

Please note that the general public is not allowed to remove any items from the Reuse Containers. 

Online Exchange Networks 

Sometimes there are items that a charity shop or reuse project wouldn't accept but that are still usable for something.  This could be some leftover DIY materials, a much-loved comfy chair which has lost its fire tags but still could be used by someone (or someone's pet), unwanted flower pots, chipped or mis-matching crockery which would be great for an upcycler.  The list is endless. 

Items like these can be offered (or requested) for reuse via Online Exchange Networks such as Freecycle, Freegle and the free section of Gumtree.  It's easy to register, post an advert of a few words, an approximate location and wait for responses via your email account. 

For social distancing, you don't need to meet the person collecting the items unless you want to: instead, you can leave the items in your front garden or on your driveway, or you can arrange to meet in the car park of a supermarket.  

Community reuse projects

In Perth and Kinross, we actively encourage community participation in waste related projects:

Below are some of the Perth and Kinross reuse projects:

• British Heart Foundation - Furniture Shop at Inveralmond Retail Park, Ruthvenfield Road, Perth
• Perth College WEEE Centre refurbishes computers and other electrical equipment before selling them on for reuse at affordable prices. Please note this service is temporarily unavailable
• Perth Nappies and Slings - promotes and supports the use of reusable nappies
• PUSH at their Charity Shop on South Street and at their Reuse Furniture Warehouse on Lower Friarton Road
• Remake Scotland - based in Crieff; a creative recycling, reuse and education charity which benefits children and young adults and is run by a committee of volunteer Trustees
• Salvation Army Furniture Reuse Project - located at 2 Glasgow Road, Perth PH2 0NX
• Starter Packs Perth - located in Perth to divert good quality household items from landfill for reuse
• Strathmore Vintage Vehicle Club - rescues unwanted items (including tools) from a bygone age which can help to preserve local transport heritage and divert reusable items from landfill
• Various Bike Recycling Projects collect the bikes from PKC Recycling Centres and The Bike Station Perth accepts unwanted bicycles in good condition during their Donation Fridays (10am - 4:30pm).   
• Transform Furniture Project - located at 226-232 High Street, Perth PH1 5PA
• Wisecraft - an arts and crafts project based in Blairgowrie which uses unwanted materials, particularly wood and textiles

For further information about the Perth and Kinross Network of Charity Shops and Reuse Projects, please telephone 01738 476476 or email recycle@pkc.gov.uk.