Reusing furniture and household items
If you're getting new furniture, or have unwanted furniture which you want to get rid of, contact one of the county's furniture reuse schemes. They will collect and make use of your old items.
You'll reduce waste and provide support for local people who may be struggling to furnish their homes.
| Scheme | Telephone number | Opening times |
|---|---|---|
1 Kilburn Drive | 0191 586 8493 | Monday to Friday 9.00am - 4.30pm, Saturday 9.00am - 12.00 noon |
County Durham Furniture Help Scheme Unit 20 | 01388 721 509 | Monday to Friday 9.00am - 4.00pm, Saturday 9.00am - 1.00pm |
4c Linden Park | 0120 758 8302 | Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm |
Woodhouse Close Church Furniture Project Proudfoot Drive | 01388 602 935 | Tuesday and Thursday 9.00am - 2.00pm (collection within an 8-mile radius of Bishop Auckland) |
Haswell Mencap Furniture Enterprise 11 Church View | 0191 526 0957 | Monday to Friday 9.00am - 3.00pm |
King's Church Furniture Re-Use Scheme King's Centre | 01325 469 884 07591 623 469 | Monday to Thursday 9.30am - 3.30pm (collect from postcode areas DL1 to DL5) |
IES Centre | 01325 731 294 | Monday to Saturday 9.00am - 4.00pm |
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What can you donate?
The charities listed below collect unwanted household items such as beds, furniture and electrical items free of charge - if they are re-usable and in good condition:
- Upholstered items such as sofas, chairs and beds should be clean, without tears and must have the current UK fire safety standard labels attached.
- All electrical items should be working, be free from rust, reasonably clean and have intact seals.
Items will need to be inspected before collection is agreed and in some instances, the collectors may not be able to accept items. If this is the case they will explain why.
The table below lists the items these charities accept.
| County Durham Furniture Help Scheme | East Durham Partnership | Woodhouse Close Church Furniture Project | Consett YMCA | Haswell Mencap Furniture Enterprise | MoreTime | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furniture / beds | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Carpets | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computers | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Electric cookers | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Fridges and freezers | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Washing machines | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile phones | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| TV / audio | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Small electrical items | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bikes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Garden equipment | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Tools | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Textiles | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| House clearances | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bric-a-brac | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Volunteer to help at your local furniture re-use scheme
If you want to volunteer to help at your local furniture reuse scheme, please contact them.
- Waste Management
- Waste Management
- 03000 26 1000
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Our address is:
- Durham County Council
- County Hall
- Durham
- County Durham
- United Kingdom
- DH1 5UQ
