Overgate Hospice
As of , Overgate Hospice publishes donation guidance covering 52 of the 110 items in this directory: 26 they can't accept, 17 they may accept in some cases and 9 they accept.
Donation centres only accept small furniture items; larger pieces go to the Brighouse or Hebden Bridge furniture shops or by arranged collection.
Baby & children
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Can't accept
General mattress rules (pristine condition, fire label) also apply.
Their wording
“used cot mattresses”
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Can't accept
Baby bottle preparation machines are refused unless brand new.
Their wording
“Baby bottle prep machines (unless brand new)”
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Not accepted unless brand new and in original packaging.
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“Car seats and Isofixes (unless brand new in packaging)”
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accepted at the Elland Little Stars children's shop
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“including prams, clothing, toys and more!”
Toys & games
2-
Accepted
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“Puzzles and Games (all pieces intact)”
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Accepted
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“Children's toys/ soft toys”
Furniture
5-
Can't accept
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“Blinds with cords”
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Can't accept
Fire label required on each item of a set unless pre-1950s.
Their wording
“Upholstered furniture without a fire label including all items donated as sets”
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Divan bases (falling within beds/bed frames/divans) are accepted only in pristine condition and with the fire label attached; listed under 'Items we can accept'.
Their wording
“Divan bases and mattresses (in pristine condition and including fire label)”
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Donation Centre only takes small furniture (e.g. bedside/coffee tables); larger items go to the Furniture Shops in Brighouse/Hebden Bridge or via arranged collection
Their wording
“Anything larger than this can be taken to one of our Furniture Shops or collection can be arranged.”
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Only accepted in pristine condition with fire label attached.
Their wording
“Mattresses in poor condition”
Homeware & household
3-
Can't accept
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“Carpets”
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Can't accept
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“Coat hangers”
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Accepted
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“Homewares including Crockery, glassware, cutlery”
Electrical
12-
Can't accept
Personal appliances (shavers, foot spas) only accepted if unused and in sealed box.
Their wording
“Personal appliances such as shavers, foot spas (unless unused in sealed box)”
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Can't accept
Brand-new printers and ink cartridges can be sold; used ones are refused.
Their wording
“Printers or Printer ink cartridges (unless brand new)”
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Not accepted unless brand new in original packaging.
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“Electric blankets”
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Not accepted unless brand new in original packaging; includes gas cookers and oil/gas Agas.
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“Gas appliances (mains or bottled goods)”
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Not accepted unless brand new in original packaging.
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“Storage heaters (hard wired)”
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Accepted only if less than five years old and fully working. Cookers (electric or gas) only if brand new in original packaging.
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“Large and small electrical appliances (less than five years old and in fully working condition)”
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Not accepted unless brand new in original packaging; includes oil-filled radiators and hard-wired storage heaters.
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“Oil heaters (mobile)”
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Printers and ink cartridges only accepted if brand new.
Their wording
“Printers or Printer ink cartridges (unless brand new)”
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Not accepted unless brand new in original packaging.
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“Sunbeds and tanning equipment”
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Not accepted unless brand new in original packaging.
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“Ceiling and wall light fittings”
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Accepted
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“Computer hard drives, laptops and notepads”
DIY & garden
1-
Can't accept
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“Power tools without instructions”
Safety equipment
3-
Can't accept
Harnesses specifically named.
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“Safety equipment (i.e life jackets, safety helmets, seats and harnesses)”
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Can't accept
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“Safety equipment (i.e life jackets, safety helmets, seats and harnesses)”
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Can't accept
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“Safety equipment (i.e life jackets, safety helmets, seats and harnesses)”
Mobility & medical
1-
Can't accept
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“Medication including vitamins”
Health & beauty
1-
Can't accept
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“Prescription spectacles”
Sharps & weapons
3-
Can't accept
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“Guns, crossbows and ammunition (including replica guns)”
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Can't accept
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“Guns, crossbows and ammunition (including replica guns)”
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Can't accept
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“Bladed items”
Hazardous materials
3-
Can't accept
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“Fire fighting equipment”
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Can't accept
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“No bottled gas”
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Can't accept
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“Cleaning agents, solvents and adhesives”
Food & drink
2-
Can't accept
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“Perishable goods, food and drink”
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Can't accept
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“Perishable goods, food and drink”
Media & books
5-
Can't accept
Also excludes home-recorded computer games/software.
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“Home recorded DVDs”
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Can't accept
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“Video (VHS) or audio cassette tapes”
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Listed under 'Items we can accept'; CDs are accepted on condition they are in their original case. Page groups CDs with DVDs and does not separately mention vinyl/records anywhere, so this entry is supported for CDs only.
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“CDs and DVDs (in original case)”
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Accepted
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“Books”
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Accepted
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“CDs and DVDs (in original case)”
Restricted materials
1-
Can't accept
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“Items made from ivory”
Bedding & textiles
1- Check first
Clothing & accessories
4-
Can't accept
Applies to textile recycling donations.
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“heavily soiled (e.g. covered in paint)”
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Accepted
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“Clean, wearable clothing”
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Accepted
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“Handbags, Scarves, belts and hats”
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Accepted
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“Footwear”
Sport & outdoor
1-
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Gym equipment accepted at the shop's discretion.
Their wording
“Gym equipment (at our discretion)”
Other things they mention
More rules from their donation guidance, in their own words — these don't have their own page on this site yet:
- Can't accept Branded workwear