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How and what can I donate?

If you can bring your items for donation to our shop and drop them off then it helps us a great deal. But alternatively if you would prefer us to collect the items, we will be glad to do so.  We usually have a waiting list of about 2-3 weeks, but we will try to arrange a day and time for collection as soon as is possible. Our van is often very busy making collections and deliveries so please be patient.

As all the furniture that is donated goes straight into our shop here at Blast Lane, we do ask that it is in a resaleable condition. If on collection our driver felt that items are not suitable  then he would unfortunately turn the items down.

We are happy to collect the following items:-

  • Bric-a-brac
  • Books
  • China
  • Clocks
  • Clothes
  • Coins
  • Curtains
  • Cutlery
  • DVD's
  • Electrical equipment
  • Furniture
  • Household linen
  • Jewellery
  • Medals & Militaria
  • Records & CD's
  • Soft Furnishings (Beds, mattresses, sofas etc with a valid 1988 Fire Safety Label - see examples below)
  • Toys (with a valid CE Safety mark)
  • Tools
  • TV's (Must be seen by person collecting to be working and with a remote control)
  • Watches

We cannot accept the following items:

  • Soft furnishings (beds, mattresses, sofas etc.) without a 1988 Fire Safety Label.
  • Any type of computer equipment
  • Pianos and electric organs
  • Photocopiers
  • Gas bottles
  • Tins containing paraffin, petrol or any other inflammables
  • Old tins of paint
  • Videos

To arrange a pick-up please telephone 0114 272 0677, or email michelle@emmaus-sheffield.org.uk with your name, the pick-up address, a contact telephone number and a list of the items you wish to donate. We will only use your telephone number to contact you to arrange a collection and ring you on the day in case we encounter any last-minute problems.

We offer a.m. or p.m. pick-ups on an agreed date in order to try and minimise any disruption to your normal routine and to make the most effective use of our van. We do not make a charge for our collection service.

PExamples of Fire Labels: