Charity donation and reuse

Where to take toys & games

Find the best recycling, take-back or collection option for toys and games using charity donation points and reuse hubs.

Use this page to choose the best option for toys and games using charity donation points or reuse hubs, then check the key rules before you travel.

Helpful notes for this item

  • 8,704 mapped places currently match toys and games on Binmap.
  • The main place types for this item are charity donation points, reuse hubs, and recycling centres.
  • The mapped results most often resolve through charity donation points, reuse hubs, and electrical recycling points.
  • Accepted-material wording on the mapped results most often mentions Clothes and household items, Reusable donations, Clothes, and Shoes.
  • 2 scheme or service pages are linked directly for this item.

Last checked: 26 Apr 2026

Sources: source pages

Coverage: 8 related schemes

Local official guidance

BHF donating goods

Toys and games are best donated when they are complete, safe and clean, with recycling-centre fallback for broken items and battery removal where needed.

National guidance

Recycle Now toys and games

Toys and games are best donated when they are complete, safe and clean, with recycling-centre fallback for broken items and battery removal where needed.

Best option for where to take toys & games

  • Where to take toys & games pages start with the item itself, then show the usual destination types, linked services and mapped examples.
  • 8,704 mapped places currently match toys and games on Binmap.
  • The main place types for this item are charity donation points, reuse hubs, and recycling centres.
  • The mapped results most often resolve through charity donation points, reuse hubs, and electrical recycling points.

What the linked sources say

  • This guide starts with official and scheme guidance for toys and games, then uses nearby results to show the closest practical drop-off or collection options.
  • Useful linked schemes on this page include Recycle Now locator, BHF free furniture and electrical collection, and BHF shop donation drop-off.
  • Check the linked guidance before travelling if the item has safety, retailer take-back or booking rules.

How to use this page

  1. Check that toys are complete, clean and still safe to use before donation.
  2. Remove batteries from electronic toys and recycle them separately.
  3. Use charity or reuse routes for good items and a recycling-centre route only for toys that are beyond reuse.

Common mistakes

  • Electronic toys can need separate battery and electrical-waste handling even if the rest of the toy is plastic.

Place types

  • Charity donation points
  • Reuse hubs
  • Recycling centres

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