So I volunteer in a charity shop and I'm amazed atwwhat goes to landfill.
If a book or CD has been on the shelved for a month and not sold it ends up in the bin.
If an item is not 100% it goes in the bin (e.g. missing button)
If a toy doesn't have the battery cover in the bin.
If a sofa or table etc has a dirty mark even if it can be removed by cleaning it, it won't be sold and will be sent to the tip.
So AIBU to think that some hospitals or homeless charities etc should have the option of being given them and not have them in landfill?
I have myself rescued from the bin a few books, a Yankee candle holder (nothing wrong with it!) , teddies etc.
It seems such a waste and everyone could be used by someone!! Especially since people donated thinking it would help the charity.
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AIBU to think that charity shops shouldnt throw out stock?
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soontobeburns · 13/12/2012 22:12
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14/12/2012 02:16
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