Giving items a second life
Rescue Me is an innovative initiative being rolled out across recycling centres in Staffordshire. The scheme aims to reuse and repurpose items that are still in good condition, such as:
- Furniture
- Gardening tools
- Working electrical items
- Household items
- Toys
- Baby equipment
Many charities, community groups, schools and playgroups in Staffordshire are already benefiting from these items. The more groups that get involved, the more we can save from going to waste.
If you're unsure whether an item can be reused, speak to a recycling operative on-site or email wastesavvy@staffordshire.gov.uk.
If your charity, community group or school would like to take part in the Rescue Me initiative, please get in touch via email for more details.
Recycling centres participating
- Biddulph Recycling Centre
- Bilbrook Recycling Centre
- Burntwood Recycling Centre
- Burton Recycling Centre
- Cannock Recycling Centre
- Cheadle Recycling Centre
- Leek Recycling Centre
- Lichfield Recycling Centre
- Rugeley Recycling Centre
- Stafford Recycling Centre
- Stone Recycling Centre
- Uttoxeter Recycling Centre
Pop-up events
Items collected through Rescue Me are only accessible to authorised organisations. To make them available to the wider public, we’re hosting pop-up events across Staffordshire. Residents can purchase items at these events, with all proceeds going to the supporting organisation.
Every item donated stays within the community, either repurposed by local groups or sold locally — ensuring all funds raised directly benefit Staffordshire residents.
Upcoming Events
- 2 March – 10am–2pm
Stafford Recycling Centre, St Albans Road, Stafford, ST16 3DR
Supporting Hearts & Hands - 22 March – 10am–2pm
The Foxlowe Arts Centre, Church Street, Leek, ST13 6AD
Working with Moorlands Repair Café
Supporting St Mary’s Catholic Academy PTA - 5 April – 10am–2pm
Biddulph Town Hall, High Street, Biddulph, ST8 6AR
Working with Social Connective CIC running Biddulph Repair Café
Supporting The Green Tree House Food Club - 6 April – 10am–2pm
Stafford Recycling Centre, St Albans Road, Stafford, ST16 3DR
Supporting Hearts & Hands, Stafford - 6 April – 11.30am–2.30pm
Armitage with Handsacre Village Hall, Shropshire Brook Road, Armitage, WS15 4UZ
Supporting The Maddie and Noah Foundation - 4 May – 10am–2pm
Stafford Recycling Centre, St Albans Road, Stafford, ST16 3DR
Supporting Hearts & Hands, Stafford - 1 June – 10am–2pm
Stafford Recycling Centre, St Albans Road, Stafford, ST16 3DR
Supporting Hearts & Hands, Stafford
Keep up to date through our Facebook page for updates on future events.