A donation on the floor is not a donation anymore!
Using clothing banks helps people and protects the environment. But leaving bags beside a full bank is fly-tipping and can lead to a fine.
If the bank is full
- Call the phone number on the clothing bank.
- If no answer, take your bags away.
- Use another bank or donate to a charity shop when open.
Never leave bags on the ground, even if you think it’s only temporary.
Why you must not leave bags on the floor
- It attracts more bags, one turns into a pile quickly.
- Wildlife can get trapped or hurt by loose items.
- Bags get ripped open, the clothes get wet and dirty.
Once ruined, clothing cannot be reused or recycled it may go to landfill.