Clothing collections
We are working with Anglo Recycling to provide a doorstep collection scheme for your unwanted clothing, footwear, textiles, bric-a-brac, toys, CDs and more.
This free service provides a simple and convenient way to help declutter your belongings while at the same time supporting local charities see below for details. Almost every donation is reused for its original intended use or recycled.
Collections
You can find a full list below of items which are and are not collected by this service.
| Items collected | Items not collected |
|---|---|
| Good quality and clean clothing (including bras and clothing and uniform with logos) | Soiled or ripped clothing |
| Clothing accessories such as paired shoes, paired gloves, hats, coats, belts | Damaged, broken or wet items |
| Bedlinen: sheets, duvet covers, and pillowcases, quilted mattress toppers | Furniture or bulky items, lampshades, picture frames |
| Towels (including face and kitchen towels) | Duvets, blankets, pillows or mattresses |
| Kitchen linen (including tablecloths and fabric place mats) | Bicycles |
| Material bags | Suitcases |
| Bric-a-Brac | Records |
| Kitchen utensils and appliances (including glassware, pots and pans, cutlery and crockery) | Coat hangers |
| Power and hand tools and small electrical appliances | Car seats |
| Toys | Roller blinds |
| Ornaments | Carpet |
| CDs, DVDs and Books | Nightwear: dressing gowns and pyjamas |
| Board games | |
| Curtains |
How to book a collection
Use the link at the top of the page to make a booking and for more information on the service.
Booking a collection is easy - then all you will need to do is bag or box up your items suitably, ready to be collected.
How your items are collected
You can leave your items on your doorstep on collection day, but if you would prefer to keep them inside then the driver will come to your front door.
When you make a booking, there is a notes section where you can include any necessary information.
Please do not contact West Northamptonshire Council directly regarding Anglo’s charity collections. All collections are arranged, managed and made by Anglo Doorstep Collections. No collection information is held by us.
Collecting large goods or furniture
The Anglo service is not suitable for large goods or furniture. However, our Bulky waste collection service can help with larger items.
Local charities
Funds raised through the Anglo doorstep collection scheme are currently supporting the following 5 local charities.
Dedicated to rescuing sick, injured, trapped and distressed animals, this organisation provides veterinary treatment, care and rehabilitation until the animals can be released or re-homed.
This charity provides cancer and end-of-life support services providing inpatient care, and a number of services including outpatient, wellbeing, lymphoedema and palliative care, through a clinical nurse specialist service.
Providing immediate safety and support to victims of domestic violence or abuse, this charity offers an advice centre, telephone helpline, refuge accommodation and group work for victims and perpetrators.
Responding to calls for assistance from emergency services, this organisation provides professional volunteers for search and rescue operations, flood evacuations and other emergencies, available 24/7.
Offering community training to ensure people can save lives, this charity seeks new resources for training and youth units learning life saving skills.
Last updated 12 August 2025