Re-use shop to open at Sixfields Household Waste Recycling Centre in partnership with Cynthia Spencer Hospice Charity
07 October 2025
A new reuse shop will open this month at Sixfields Household Waste and Recycling Centre (HWRC), operated in partnership with local charity Cynthia Spencer Hospice.
The shop will offer residents a convenient and sustainable way to donate and purchase pre-loved items, helping to reduce waste, support local charity work, and promote a circular economy.
Cynthia Spencer Hospice Charity funds specialist end of life care for people living with a life-limiting illness. The charity supports patients, their families and those who care for them across West Northamptonshire. Find out more at Shop with us - Cynthia Spencer Hospice | Northampton
Opening later this month, visitors to the Sixfields Recycling Centre will be able to:
- Donate items suitable for reuse or resale
- Browse a range of second-hand goods including furniture, toys, household items and more
- Support Cynthia Spencer Hospice, with proceeds going toward vital care services in the community.
Earlier this year, West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) entered a new contract with FCC Environment, to manage all six recycling centres across the area - Sixfields, Ecton Lane, Daventry, Towcester and Brixworth Household Recycling Centres and Farthinghoe Recycling and Reuse Centre.
The new re-use Sixfields shop will complement the long-established contractor led shop at Farthinghoe Recycling Centre and is one of a series of service improvements being made, including all centres now opening 7 days a week from 10am to 4pm.
The new shop at Sixfields HWRC is a fantastic initiative that empowers residents to make a real difference, giving pre-loved items a second life, reducing landfill waste, and directly supporting the work of Cynthia Spencer Hospice.Cllr Nigel Stansfield, WNC’s Cabinet Member for Environment, Recycling and Waste at West Northamptonshire Council
By donating and shopping here, residents are not only helping protect our environment but also contributing to compassionate care for those in our community who need it most. We’re proud to collaborate with a charity that plays such a meaningful role locally, and this partnership reflects our shared commitment to sustainability and social responsibility.
We are excited to open our new re-use store in partnership with West Northamptonshire Council and FCC. The re-use store will sell pre-loved items and generate much needed funds for end-of-life care. We look forward to welcoming residents to our new store and supporting us to continue our vital care in the community.Maya Joseph-Hussain, CEO of Cynthia Spencer Hospice Charity
The reuse shops are part of the Council’s wider commitment to sustainability and waste reduction, offering residents more opportunities to make environmentally conscious choices while supporting local causes.
Residents can donate reusable items at any of the six HWRCs across West Northants. These items are then sold at the re-use shops at Farthinghoe and Sixfields (once open).
People are encouraged to bring reusable items such as furniture, small appliances, books, and toys when visiting the recycling centres.
An official opening date for the Sixfields re-use shop will be confirmed in the coming weeks.
For more information on waste and recycling in West Northamptonshire, visit our waste webpages.