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11/12/2020

Council Supports Pre-loved Toy Scheme

Can you give your pre-loved toys a new home this Christmas?

Can you give your pre-loved toys a new home this Christmas?

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council is working in partnership with Habitat for Humanity by providing collection points at each of their five Household Recycling Centres so pre-loved toys can be given a new home this Christmas.

Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Jim Montgomery said;

“Simply bring your unwanted toys that are in good condition and drop them off in the Christmas Toy Collection containers at any of our Recycling Centres. Habitat for Humanity will collect the items, sort and clean them and then sell them at low prices in their ReStore shops.”

“Christmas can be a difficult time for many and this year has added more pressure on families so I am delighted that we can play a small part in reducing the financial burden. As well as providing families the opportunity to purchase good quality presents for their children, this initiative also supports our aim of diverting waste away from landfill.”

Items accepted include:
Bikes, trikes and scooters
Ride on toys
Go karts
Toy kitchens and work benches
Dolls house
Dolls and prams
Jigsaws, puzzles and boards games (complete
Figures and figurines
Lego

Unfortunately soft or broken toys cannot be accepted.

The last date for accepting donations will be Thursday 17 December 2020.

To find your nearest Household Recycling Centre visit www.antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/recyclingcentres

Please note an appointment system is currently in place for Crumlin and O’Neill Road Centres.