Reuse at Bristol Waste
The Reuse Shops are open five days a week, from 12pm to 4pm. Check each shop’s opening times below.
Reuse at Bristol Waste
At Bristol Waste, Reuse has been a key part of our vision since our founding.
With your help, we have an opportunity to divert good condition, clean and fit-for-purpose items from the waste stream and get them into the hands of people who can use them.
When you visit any of our Household Reuse and Recycling Centres you will find a Reuse donation container where you can drop off items, as well as a Reuse Shop where you can purchase second-hand goods.
Visit the Reuse Shops
The Reuse Shops are open five days a week between 12pm and 4pm. Please check each shop’s opening times below.
- Avonmouth: Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Hartcliffe Way: Weds, Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun
- St Philips: Mon, Tues, Weds, Sat, Sun
The Reuse Shops are located at busy recycling centres and we recommend wearing closed toe shoes when you visit. Please take extra care if you’re wearing flip flops or sandals.
From trash to treasure
In 2023 alone across our 3 sites we diverted over 50,000 unwanted items into reuse – through our shops and donations to our charity partners – keeping resources in use for longer.
Donate items by placing them in the designated Reuse donation containers and areas. We cannot remove items from the skips. Please do not take items from the Reuse container drop-off point.
Check out our Reuse Shops and grab yourself a bargain!
Avonmouth Reuse Shop
Opening hours: Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat, Sun 12pm – 4pm
Donations: Booking essential
Shopping: No need to book
View on map and get directions
Look out for the Reuse Shop sign when you come down the lane towards the Avonmouth site. The shop has its own entrance and parking, so you can visit without having to book if you are just coming to the shop.
If you are donating items, drop-off points are in the recycling centre, so you will need to book a slot.
Please note that you cannot access the recycling centre from the shop, so if you are visiting both, you may choose to use the recycling centre first.
Contact: 0117 304 9592
Email: reuse@bristolwastecompany.co.uk
Hartcliffe Way Reuse Shop
Opening hours: Weds, Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun 12pm – 4pm
Donations: No need to book if donating at the shop. Booking essential if dropping off at the recycling centre
Shopping: No need to book
View on map and get directions
Enter the recycling centre as normal. The Hartcliffe Way Reuse Shop has its own drive on the first right inside the main gate. You do not need to book to visit this Reuse Shop.
Donations can be brought directly to the Reuse Shop during its opening hours.
Clothing, books, spectacles and mobility aids can be placed in the drop-off areas in the recycling centre, as well as unwanted IT equipment. You will need a booking to enter the drop-off area in the recycling centre.
Contact: 0117 304 9591
Email: reuse@bristolwastecompany.co.uk
St Philip's Reuse Shop
Opening hours: Mon, Tues, Weds, Sat, Sun 12pm – 4pm
Donations: Booking essential
Shopping: Booking essential, card payments only
View on map and get directions
The Reuse Shop is located within St Philips Household Waste Recycling Centre, and so all visitors must arrive in a vehicle or on a bike. Pedestrians cannot enter the recycling centre due to safety. This means you will need to book to visit the shop or donate items.
Please note that all bookings require you to have a Bristol address. You must bring photo ID and proof of residence when attending your booked slot.
What you can donate or purchase at the Reuse Shops
Avonmouth Reuse Shop
✅ DIY materials
✅ Homewares
✅ Bric-a-brac
✅ Furniture (soft furnishings MUST have fire safety label intact)
✅ Electrical products
✅ Bicycles and scooters
✅ Compost (purchase only)
✅ Sports equipment
✅ Computers and phones
Hartcliffe Way Reuse Shop
✅ DIY materials
✅ Homewares
✅ Furniture (soft furnishings MUST have fire safety label intact)
✅ Electrical products
✅ Bicycles and scooters
✅ Compost (purchase only)
✅ Sports equipment
✅ Computers and phones
St Philip’s Reuse Shop
✅ Homewares
✅ Garden furniture
✅ Bric-a-brac (ceramics, glass, ornaments)
✅ Small furniture (soft furnishings MUST have fire safety label intact)
✅ Compost (purchase only)
What you can't donate or purchase at the Reuse Shops
Avonmouth Reuse Shop
❌ Books (place in book donations bank ONLY)
❌ Clothing (place in clothing donations bank ONLY)
❌ Mobility aids (place in designated drop-off area ONLY)
❌ Spectacles (place in designated drop-off area ONLY)
Hartcliffe Way Reuse Shop
❌ Books (place in book donations bank ONLY)
❌Clothing (place in clothing donations bank ONLY)
❌ Mobility aids (place in designated drop-off areas ONLY)
❌ Spectacles (place in designated drop-off areas ONLY)
❌ Toys
❌ Bric-a-brac (ceramics, glass, ornaments)
St Philip’s Reuse Shop
❌ Computers and phones (place in IT donations bank ONLY)
❌ Books (place in book donations bank ONLY)
❌ Clothing (place in clothing donations bank ONLY)
❌ Mobility aids (place in designated drop-off areas ONLY)
❌ Spectacles (place in designated drop-off areas ONLY)
❌ Electrical products
❌ Large furniture
❌ Toys
Buy a used bike
We are literally re-cycling! We sell serviced and checked bikes that are ready to ride at our Avonmouth site. Our second-hand bicycles are also ideal for spares and repairs.
Collect your compost
Make your garden bloom using garden waste from other people’s cuttings and complete Bristol’s green garden circle economy. Compost can also be bought by the tonne or as much as you can carry!
- Buy 15 litres for just £1.50
- £70 for 900 litres loose (Avonmouth only)
- £85 in bulk bags delivered to you.
Our compost is accredited to the British Standards Institute (BSI) PAS 100 standard. This is the leading industry accreditation for compost quality.
We can deliver larger volumes if required, price on inquiry. Discounts are available for multiple loads.
What happens to the money raised?
The majority of money raised from selling the items goes back into running Reuse at Bristol Waste Company. However, the aim has always been to raise money to support local charities and a quarter of the profit goes to charity. So whether you’re buying or donating items you’re helping Bristol waste nothing and support amazing charities including St Peter’s Hospice.
Do you want to help make reuse a success?
We’re always on the lookout for volunteers to help in the Reuse Shop! If you’re keen to give your time and energy, please complete this short form and we will be in touch.
There’s a range of roles from function testing electrical items, to helping out on the shop floor. If you’ve got a skill you’d like to offer please get in touch. We can help with travel expenses.
Our Reuse Shops
