Give and Take days are a simple way for you to give away items you no longer need or take things that you do need, all for FREE! They are a bit like a one day freecycle session!
Our Waste Campaigns Team are organise these events. Residents from Bath & North East Somerset are invited to bring their unwanted items and give them to someone else who can make use of them.
Donations have to be in good condition - we will only accept items that other people can reuse. We are not a waste disposal service!
Volunteers needed – if you are interested in helping out at one of these events please contact Council Connect.
What items do we accept?
YES please!
- Toys, bicycles and books
- Small furniture*
- Clothes and reusable linen e.g. sheets, curtains
- DVD’s and CD’s
- Garden ware and tools
- Bric-a-Brac
- Small electrical items in working order - to be confirmed
NO thank you!
- Hazardous or toxic items e.g. paint
- Foam furniture e.g. sofas, chairs, duvets, pillows
- Gas appliances
- Broken or damaged items
- Videos
- Tools requiring safety equipment
- No bulky items e.g. Cupboards, wardrobes *
* We will only accept small pieces of furniture or items that will fit into an average sized family car.
How does a Give and Take day work?
If you want to donate items, please bring them along to the venue between 9-10am or throughout the event (last donation 1pm). Give anything you are bringing to one of our volunteers who will be wearing a badge. They will check and sort your donations. You don't have to stay but are welcome to browse amongst the items to see if anything catches your eye.
Taking items
All items are free to take, just help yourself, but remember not to be too greedy, please leave something for others. We suggest maximum of 10 items per person.
Why are we organising a Give and Take day?
- It’s good for the environment.
By reusing things it reduces the amount of natural resources such as oil, minerals, water and wood that we use. It also reduces the amount of waste that has to be taken to landfill.
With everything costing so much money these days, this is a good way of picking up a real bargain for FREE!
Our friendly Waste Campaigns Team will be on hand to offer advice on recycling, reducing waste and home composting.
Refreshments available on the day.
So we hope to see you there - please help us spread the word to your friends and family!