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Recycling centres now hubs for pre-loved baby items

Shivani Chaudhari
West Northamptonshire Council Four people are smiling and standing behind two green wheelie bins. A man with short blond hair and wearing a white shirt and orange vest is holding a white baby bath. A woman with long brown hair and wearing a blue blouse is standing next to him. There are two women with shoulder-length brown hair holding a large wicker baby basket with a soft toy rabbit sitting on top. In the background is an orange-coloured wall with multi-coloured flowers on it. West Northamptonshire Council
People are urged to donate items they no longer use but could be essential to someone else

Organisations are making it easier to donate pre-loved baby items at recycling centres for vulnerable families.

Baby Basics, based in Wollaston, Northamptonshire, has partnered with FCC Environment and West Northamptonshire Council (WNC).

They are urging people visiting certain recycling centres in Northamptonshire to donate pre-loved baby items, including clothing, toiletries, and equipment, as part of a coordinated effort to support families in need across the county.

Sarah Markham, assistant reuse development manager at FCC Environment said: "This initiative is a great example of how collaboration can deliver real benefits for our community."

Annabel Amos/BBC A close-up image of a basket containing pieces of paper that read: "Congratulations on the birth of your baby." There are also stuffed toys, including an elephant, toiletries and chocolates.Annabel Amos/BBC
Donated items will go to vulnerable families across Northamptonshire

Household Waste Recycling Centres taking part include in Brixworth, Daventry, Ecton Lane, Farthinghoe, Sixfields or Towcester.

The items will be sent to vulnerable families across Northamptonshire.

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