Are you planning a clear out of unwanted items from your wardrobe this New Year? You can recycle them at your local fire station and help raise funds for The Fire Fighters Charity at the same time.
The Fire Fighters Charity is the UK’s leading provider of services that enhance the quality of life for serving and retired fire service personnel and their families. Its vision is to make a positive difference by supporting people in the fire and rescue community when they are in need.
Suitable items for recycling include; adult and children’s clothing (including underwear, socks and coats), paired shoes, handbags and bed linen. Textile recycling banks are situated at the following Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) fire stations:
Dee Road, Reading
Wokingham Road, Reading
Whitley Wood, Reading (Whitley Wood Lane)
Newbury (Hawthorn Road)
Pangbourne (Horseshoe Road)
Crowthorne (High Street)
Ascot (Station Hill)
Lambourn (Newbury Street)
Maidenhead (Bridge Road)
Langley (London Road)
Wargrave (Victoria Road)
Windsor (Tinkers Lane)
Mortimer (West End Road)
Money raised from recycling textiles will go to help The Fire Fighters Charity provide a range of services, including therapy and rehabilitation for injured firefighters.
The recycling competition runs throughout January 2017 but textile donations can be made via the recycling banks at any time.