The Recycle Warehouse
“One Man’s Junk is another Man’s Treasure.”
We are now open every day 10am - 4pm, including weekends and bank holidays.
* * * We need more volunteers! Read on for more information* * *
What is it?
The Recycle Warehouse is a second hand goods shop and environmental information point, selling a wide variety of used items, all on offer at bargain prices. This is a project put together in partnership between Warwickshire County Council, Action 21 and Bath Place Community Venture. It's fondly known as the 'tip shop' in Leamington!
What does it do?
The Recycle Warehouse puts quality second hand items to good use which would otherwise be sent to landfill. People are helping both the environment and the local community by simply using the shop, whether they are bargain-hunting or donating something they no longer need. Prices are kept low to keep customers coming back and to ensure there are always new, useful and unusual things to browse.
So, what can I buy?
Goods include:
- Furniture – tables, chairs, cabinets etc.
- Household goods, such as kitchen knick knacks, chinaware and glassware .
- Curiosities – musical instruments, pictures etc.
- Electrical Goods - including Tvs, dvd and video players, lawn mowers etc.
- Bicycles – reconditioned and tested for safety.
- Books - large range of fiction and non-fiction. Also a vey collectible range of books is available from our web pages on Amazon.
How much does it cost?
All our prices are really low! You can get:
- Armchairs from £5
- Dining chairs from £2
- Tables from £5
- Cushions from 50p
- Crockery from 20p
- Beds from £8 (excluding mattresses)
- Toys from 10p
- Books from 20p
- And much more!
What can I donate?
The Recycle Warehouse accepts a wide variety of items. For more information, have a look at our Guidance for donations. If you are unsure, please phone the Warehouse and the staff will be happy to help. Phone 01926 426369 or email the Recycle Warehouse.
If you want to donate but your items are too bulky for you to drop them off yourself, please ask about having it collected in the van.
Where do I find it?
The Reycle Warehouse can be found on Princes Drive in Leamington, next to the tip. See map below.
When can I come?
We are open 10am to 4pm every day! We are open every weekend and on Bank Holidays (except Christmas, New Year’s Day and Boxing Day)
Our Achievements
The Recycle Warehouse has been an ideal opportunity for Action 21 to put its objectives into practice. Since January 2006 we have:
- Saved nearly 10 tonnes a month of quality goods from landfill
- Involved over 100 local people in the project through supported volunteering placements. For many this has been valuable work experience.
- Set up workshops for recycling electrical goods and bicycles.
- Provided information to help people to think globally and act locally on issues like waste and climate change which are critical to the future of our planet.
- Ploughed surplus funds into other projects to promote sustainable living locally
- Last but not least, the Recycle Warehouse has raised many a smile in happy shoppers thrilled with their bargains.
Buy from the Recycle Warehouse on Ebay and Amazon
The Recycle Warehouse is now selling select items on Ebay and Amazon. Books, games, sports equipment, furniture and the occasional 'oddity' can all be found online. We have a huge range of items that are just too good to sell in the shop!
Check it out today and help support Action 21! Visit our Ebay or Amazon shops to see what we've got.
Are you interested in books and online sales? If so, come and volunteer with us! Email amy@action21.co.uk for more information.
We Need Volunteers....
Why not help out down at the Recycle Warehouse? If you can spare a couple of hours, an afternoon or even a whole day we would welcome the support.
Help can be given in a range of ways - working on the cash register, sorting books and bric-a-brac, moving furniture or just generally meeting and greeting customers as a friendly, welcoming face.
It's a fun, busy environment to be in and the rewards are plenty (at the very least a constant supply of tea and coffee!)
If you are interested in volunteering, please pop down to the Warehouse (known locally as the Tip Shop!) on Princes Drive in Leamington Spa (details how to get there below) or contact Amy Footer Ph: 01926 456072
Want to help out but don't think you have the time?
Could you spare just 3 hours on a Saturday or Sunday every 4-6 weeks? If the answer is YES then the Recycle Warehouse needs you to help out at their shop. Please get in touch to find out more. contact Amy Footer, Ph: 01926 456072.
- The Recycle Warehouse
- Princes Drive Recycling Centre
- Princes Drive
- Leamington Spa
- CV31 3PH
- Tel: 01926 426369
- Email: recyclewarehouse@action21.co.uk