St Peter's Hospice
As of , St Peter's Hospice publishes donation guidance covering 52 of the 110 items in this directory: 39 they can't accept, 5 they may accept in some cases and 8 they accept.
Free furniture collection within the Bristol area (up to six items). Don't leave items outside shops — it's classed as fly-tipping and may result in a fine.
Baby & children
5-
Can't accept
Their wording
“Children's car seats”
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Can't accept
Cots, carry cots, playpens
Their wording
“Cots, carry cots, playpens”
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Can't accept
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“Highchairs”
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Can't accept
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“Prams, pushchairs and buggies”
- Can't accept
Toys & games
4-
Can't accept
All toys without the CE mark
Their wording
“Toys without the CE mark”
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Check first
Accepted only if 'complete' (all pieces present), per the phrase 'complete board games'.
Their wording
“We accept new and used toys including computer/video games, train and car sets, complete jigsaw puzzles, plastic, wood or metal toys, complete board games, creative and craft sets, outdoor toys, action figures to name just a few.”
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Accepted
Their wording
“New and used toys: computer/video games, train and car sets, complete jigsaw puzzles”
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Accepted
Their wording
“New and used toys: computer/video games, train and car sets, complete jigsaw puzzles”
Furniture
3-
Can't accept
Their wording
“Damaged items or with missing parts which would make the item unsafe to use”
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Can't accept
Their wording
“Upholstered furniture without fire label”
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Check first
Only white flat-packed / chipboard white-veneered furniture is refused; other flat-pack furniture is not addressed.
Their wording
“White flat packed, chipboard white veneered furniture”
Homeware & household
2-
Can't accept
Their wording
“Candles without instructions”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Good quality home furnishings, kitchenware and decorative accessories”
Electrical
10-
Can't accept
Their wording
“Electric blankets”
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Can't accept
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“Electric showers”
- Can't accept
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Can't accept
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“Storage heaters (hardwired)”
- Can't accept
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Can't accept
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“Sunbeds and tanning equipment”
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Can't accept
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“Personal appliances (shavers, foot spas) unless unused and sealed”
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Can't accept
Their wording
“Waste disposal units”
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Check first
Oil filled radiators only with a thermostat; mobile oil heaters not accepted
Their wording
“Oil filled radiators (not supplied with a thermostat) Oil heaters (mobile)”
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Check first
Only older-style sets are refused; flat-screen TVs are not addressed.
Their wording
“Cathode tube television”
DIY & garden
1-
Can't accept
Their wording
“Power tools without instructions”
Safety equipment
3-
Can't accept
Their wording
“Safety harnesses of any sort”
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Can't accept
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“Safety helmets, riding hats, crash helmets”
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Can't accept
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“Buoyancy aids, lifejackets, inflatable dinghies”
Mobility & medical
1- Can't accept
Health & beauty
2-
Can't accept
Their wording
“Prescriptions spectacles”
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Can't accept
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“Open toiletries/cosmetics”
Sharps & weapons
3-
Can't accept
Their wording
“Guns and ammunition (including replica guns)”
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Can't accept
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“Swords, sword stocks, crossbows Guns and ammunition (including replica guns)”
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Can't accept
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“Knives”
Hazardous materials
3-
Can't accept
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“Fire fighting equipment”
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Can't accept
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“Cleaning agents, solvents and adhesives”
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Can't accept
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“Petrol or diesel fueled garden tools such as lawn mowers”
Food & drink
2-
Can't accept
Their wording
“Perishable goods, food and drinks”
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Can't accept
Their wording
“Perishable goods, food and drinks”
Media & books
4-
Can't accept
Also home-recorded software
Their wording
“Home recorded DVDs, video and audio tapes”
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Can't accept
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“VCR videos”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Preloved fiction and non-fiction books, as well as classic vinyl and CDs”
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Accepted
Listed under 'Vinyl and books' as an item they welcome ('classic vinyl and CDs').
Their wording
“Vinyl and books: Your local shop would love your preloved fiction and non-fiction books, as well as classic vinyl and CDs.”
Restricted materials
1-
Can't accept
Their wording
“Ivory”
Bedding & textiles
1-
Check first
Only used duvets and pillows are refused.
Their wording
“Duvets and pillows that have been used”
Clothing & accessories
3-
Accepted
Their wording
“Clothing, shoes and accessories (women's, men's or children's)”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Clothing, shoes and accessories (women's, men's or children's)”
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Accepted
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“Clothing, shoes and accessories (women's, men's or children's)”
Sport & outdoor
3-
Can't accept
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“Bicycles”
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Can't accept
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“Rollerblades, skateboards and scooters”
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Can't accept
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“Buoyancy aids, lifejackets, inflatable dinghies”
Pet supplies
1-
Can't accept
Their wording
“Used animal beds and cages”
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 Sharp items, including gardening tools — “Sharp items, including gardening tools”