28 autumn 2016 pta.co.uk

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Jimmy Joe’sPrice per kilo: 30pThey accept: adults’ and children’s clothing, paired shoes, bags, belts, dressing gowns, bed sheets, duvetsets, hats, scarves, gloves, tightsThey don’t accept: Dirty, torn, or wet items, curtains, offcuts, towels, wallets, purses, bags, underwear, jewellery, rugs, carpet, blankets, cushions, school uniform, work uniform, toys, bric-a-bracBags: Provided. minimum of 10 bags per collectionWeigh on site? noPayment: two to four daysMaterials: a promotional pack, including certificates, leaflets, A3 posters, and template letters is providedWebsite: jimmyjoes.co.uk

Eco KidsPrice per kilo: 50pThey accept: adults’ and children’s clothing, paired shoes, bags, jewellery, toys in new and working condition, cosmeticsThey don’t accept: Dirty, torn, or wet items, underwear, vintage clothes, long-term stored items, nightwear, school uniforms, bedding, towels, quilts, duvets, pillows, curtains, carpet, mats, rugs, bric-a-brac, CDs, DVDs, furniture, electrical items, booksBags: Provided. minimum of 50 bags per collectionWeigh on site? YesPayment: BaCS payments are made twice a monthMarketing: Posters, flyers, template letters and fundraising tips are available onlineWebsite: ecokidsproject.co.uk

Idgas TextilesPrice per kilo: 40pThey accept: adults’ and children’s clothing, paired shoes, belts, bags, soft toys, hats, tiesThey don’t accept: Bric-a-brac, cushions, pillows, duvets, pillow cases, duvet covers, quilts, underwear, onesies, nightwear, school uniform, jewellery, rugs, mats, carpets, offcuts, wallets, purses, sleeping bags, blankets, towels, scarves, gloves, CDs, DVDs, books, furnitureBags: Provided, with no minimum number required for collectionWeigh on site? noPayment: Within seven daysMaterials: a4 posters are emailed directly to the schoolWebsite: idgastextiles.co.uk

Rags 2 Riches 4 SchoolsPrice per kilo: 40pThey accept: adults’ and children’s clothes, paired shoes, jewellery, bed sheets, towels, belts, hats, scarves, gloves, bags, tights, ties, and underwearThey don’t accept: Dirty, torn, or wet items, pillows, duvets, curtains, bric-a-brac, school uniform, offcutsBags: Provided. minimum of 25 bags per collectionBin: a ‘Space-Saving Octabin’ can be provided where space is limited or if you want a permanent drop-off pointWeigh on site? YesPayment: One to four weeksMarketing: a media pack, including leaflets, stickers, posters and banners, is sent three weeks before collectionWebsite: rags2riches4schools.co.uk

Phil the BagPrice per kilo: 35pThey accept: adults’ and children’s clothing, hats, paired shoes, belts, bags, sheets, pillow cases, duvet covers, curtains, towels, school uniform, scarves, gloves, ties, tights, underwearThey don’t accept: Dirty, torn, or wet items, blankets, bric-a-brac, duvets, pillows, offcuts, soft toysBags: not provided as a result of their new eco policy – use bin bags or pillow cases. minimum of 40 bags per collectionWeigh on site? Yes. If not, then bags are weighed at a nearby weighbridge or at their recycling plantPayment: two to four weeksMarketing: template letters, fundraising tips, posters, certificates, assembly ideasWebsite: philthebag.co.uk

Bag2SchoolPrice per kilo: 40pThey accept: adults’ and children’s clothes, paired shoes, bags, hats, scarves, ties, jewellery, underwear, belts, soft toysThey don’t accept: Dirty, torn, or wet items, bedding, cushions, blankets, carpet, rugs, curtains, towels, school uniform, work uniform, offcutsBags: Provided. Each bag also includes a printed label with the collection date. minimum of 25 bags per collectionWeigh on site? Dependent on the area, but 70% of collectors now weigh on sitePayment: Within 10 daysMarketing: Posters, flyers, and template letters are provided. themed assemblies are also available upon requestWebsite: bag2school.com

With some suppliers reducing the areas they cover, use the following guide to find a recyling company near you

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