Business Donations
At the Scrapstore we are always looking for items that could be repurposed for art, education or by creative and crafty minds.
Why donate?
Free!
We collect your unwanted scrap FREE OF CHARGE from locations across Dorset. This could save you costly disposal budgets
Go Green!
Reducing waste that goes to landfill benefits not only the environment but our whole community.
Look and Feel Good!
Donating to Dorset Scrapstore will support your businesses’ corporate social responsibility alongside giving you a warm & fuzzy feeling when you see all the amazing things our customers make with your materials!
A PR Push!
We are so grateful we will sing from the rooftops - or keep it just between us if that's your preference!
What we need:
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Fabric - all types of unused fabric over half a metre, leather pieces of any size, any haberdashery such as buttons, sewing thread and dress making patterns
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Craft items - Paper crafting, general stationery, knitting/sewing patterns, craft books etc
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Electrical Items - Crafting machines, Sewing Machines, Glue guns, Light boxes etc, in good working order
If you have anything else that you think we may be able to use please either telephone the store or send a photo to enquiries@dorsetscrapstore.org.uk
Thank you in advance for all your kind donations.
Our main criteria is that materials are clean, safe and suitable for repurposing.
If you have anything else that you think we may be able to use or you are unsure, please either telephone the store or send a photo to enquiries@dorsetscrapstore.org.uk
Key things to note
We are interested in any materials or items that can be used in an art, craft or play context.
The more colourful the better, particularly with regard to paper, fabric and plastics
We do not accept any food containers (even if they have been washed out)
Materials must be clean and safe
If the scrap is appropriate we can take large quantities and act as distributor to the UK network of 105 scrapstores
If you have fabric to donate - please sort them into different types – we cannot accept large bags of mixed scrap types.
We realise you may be concerned about what happens to the waste and whether you could be considered liable if anyone hurts themselves or uses it for activities your business will not want to be associated with.
Well, let us reassure you that all members are asked to sign a waiver stating that they agree to strict rules about the use of waste.
We are fully legally compliant and have a Waste Carrier’s Licence.
All Scrapstores are considered ‘low-risk waste position’ by The Environment Agency meaning that we are NOT required to have a waste management licence.
(EA Activities That Do Not Need A Permit Version 67 October 2018)