Can you donate it?

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Carpet remnants and underlay

Also covers: carpet offcut, carpet off cut, carpet roll, rug underlay

Can you donate carpet remnants and underlay to a UK charity shop? No.

The short answer They say no Of the 153 UK charities we track, 11 say no and none says yes. Evidence last verified

Why shops may refuse it

Loose remnants and used underlay are awkward to store and their condition is difficult for shops to guarantee.

What to do instead

Offer clean, measured pieces to local reuse groups. A sound offcut can be edged or bound into a small rug or mat; otherwise ask which household waste recycling centre accepts carpet and underlay.

Useful links: Offer a usable offcut on Freecycle ↗

Charity by charity

11 mentions
Not mentioned in 142 charities' guidance

Absence from a charity's list doesn't mean they accept it — it just isn't singled out. Ask your local shop.