On behalf of Warrington, our Mayor Cllr Maureen Creaghan, sends sincere condolences to Her Majesty The Queen and the Royal Family, following the death of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip. Read the Mayor's full statement.
Buy pre-loved furniture, or donate furniture you don’t need
If you have items like sofas, tables, chairs, cabinets, wardrobes, beds, fridges, freezers, cookers or washing machines which you don’t want anymore, donate them! If they’re in good condition and in full working order, some charities and community shops will come and pick them up for free.
And if you’re looking to buy some great quality, affordable furniture or electricals, visit one of the local community shops. They have new items available all the time so if you don’t find what you’re looking for the first time, make sure you visit again!
Where you can buy or donate
All of these are local charities, supporting local people in Warrington.
Other ways to get rid of large items
Ask us to pick them up
Take them to a recycling centre
It’s free to take them to a community recycling centre, but before you go please check what items you can take to each centre, and whether you need a permit.
Give them away online
List them on a recycling website, app or facebook group.
Use a private company
There are other companies who can get rid of items for you. It’s up to you to make sure they are licensed, so check the register of waste carriers, brokers and dealers on the Environment Agency website. If someone dumps or flytips your items illegally, you could be prosecuted.
Get the retailer to dispose of it
If you’ve bought a new electrical item to replace an old one, the company you bought it from must provide a way for you to get rid of the old one, even if you didn’t buy it from them originally. Contact them directly and ask about their ‘take back’ service.