Recycling events
Broadland toy, games and clothing swap
Location: Aylsham Town Hall, Market Place, Aylsham, NR11 6EL
Date: Tuesday 29 July
Times:
- 12pm - 1pm: Drop off up to 5 toys or games in exchange for tokens
- 1pm - 2:30pm: Use your tokens to swap for new-to-you toys and games
Toy and game swap guidelines
To ensure a high-quality and enjoyable experience for all, residents are asked to follow the toy and game swap guidelines:
- donated toys must be in good condition, clean and well looked after
- no mains powered electrical items will be accepted (as they cannot be PAT tested on site) - however toys with batteries can be accepted
- no broken or dirty items
- bring along up to 5 toys/games to swap
- no large outdoor play equipment such as wendy houses or garden climbing frames (due to space restrictions).
Children's clothing swap
Separately, there will be a zone dedicated to clothes where residents can swap good quality children's clothes, including unwanted school uniforms or fancy dress outfits. Residents do not need tokens for the clothes swap.
Craft zone for children
The event will also feature a craft zone, where children can get hands-on with eco-friendly, creative activities, the perfect way to keep the summer holiday boredom at bay while sparking imagination and sustainability.
Any toys and games left after the event will be recycled or donated to charity.
South Norfolk electrical and textile reuse and recycling event
Location: Kett's Park Community & Recreation Centre, Harts Farm Road, Wymondham, NR18 0WP
Date: Thursday 31 July
Times:
- 10am - 2pm: Drop off your unwanted small electricals and textiles
- 12pm - 2pm: Browse and pick up preloved items – free to take!
All electrical items suitable for reuse will be PAT tested, and if safe, they will be offered to residents to take away.
Examples of electricals we can accept:
- toasters and kettles
- PC and monitors
- household printers
- TVs
- microwaves
- garden tools/lawnmowers
- hoovers and carpet cleaners
- games consoles
- torches
- cameras
- blenders
- cables and chargers
- clocks and watches
- small power tools
- hairdryers and straighteners
- electronic bags
- telephones
- electronic tablets such as iPads
- electric toothbrushes
- LED lights, Christmas lights
- DVD and CD players, radios, MP3 players
- remote controls
- small bedside lamps
- irons
- shavers
- cameras
- calculators
Electricals we cannot accept:
- white goods such as dishwashers, fridges, freezers and washing machines
- lightbulbs
- commercial items
- glass or ceramic items such as slow cookers and glass kettles
- vapes and electronic cigarettes
- hazardous waste and business waste
Textiles we can accept:
- clothing
- blankets
- towels
- pillowcases, sheets and duvet covers
- hats
- belts
- handbags
- shoes tied together in pairs
- old textiles/rags that can be recycled
Textiles we cannot accept:
- duvets
- pillows
- cushions
- soiled textiles
- carpet
All of the electrical items collected at our recycling events are sent to a contractor in Costessey who dismantle the items and recycle all of the separate components.
All textiles collected are taken by our contractor and sorted into items that can be reused or recycled. If the items of clothing/material cannot be reused, they are sent to be shredded into fibres ready to make new fabric.
No waste in Norfolk goes to landfill. The landfill sites have been closed since 2016 and all waste that is not reused or recycled is sent to an energy from waste plant to generate heat and electricity.