Donating Items
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 1 - 2 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 saleable 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
- Furniture
- Household linen
- Jewellery
- Medals & Militaria
- Plates
- Pictures/paintings
- 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
- Watches
We cannot accept the following items:
- dark wood/mahogany/teak wall units and sideboards
- 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
- TV sets
- Videos
To arrange a pick-up please telephone 0114 272 0677.
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.
Examples of Fire Labels:


The sewn in labels like the ones shown above on the right, can usually be found under the cushion's of the sofa or chairs