Kirkcaldy Reuse & Repair

Guide

A guide to where you can get things fixed, buy second hand and sell or donate unwanted goods in Kirkcaldy

While Greener Kirkcaldy has endeavoured to ensure that the information in this guide is accurate and up to date, the authors cannot be held

responsible or liable for any errors or omissions, or for any changes made to the information since this guide was produced. Greener Kirkcaldy

cannot be held responsible for any services or goods offered by the companies contained in the guide, nor do we endorse specific brands or any environmental claims made by the said companies. Greener Kirkcaldy cannot be held responsible for any damage caused by following any of the suggestions contained in this guide, which are purely advisory in nature.

Welcome to the third edition of the ‘Kirkcaldy Reuse and Repair Guide’, a guide to where you can get things fixed, buy second hand, sell or donate in Kirkcaldy.

In Fife, our recycling rate is approximately 51%, but the overall amount of waste we dispose of is still very high and many of the things we throw away or send to recycling centres are still useable. Something that you don’t want anymore could be re-used by someone else, or could be given a new lease of life by being repaired. We can also reduce production of new items by buying second hand.

This guide is part of our Zero Waste Kirkcaldy project, working with the local community to reduce waste by reducing, reusing and repairing. We’d like to show people that reducing is easy, and can make a big difference in Kirkcaldy, as well as the rest of the world.

The guide is by no means conclusive and we hope to regularly update it. If you come across any businesses or organisations in Kirkcaldy that you feel should be included, or if you have an item not mentioned that you would like to see in this guide, please contact us:

Greener Kirkcaldy8 East Fergus Place, Kirkcaldy, KY1 1XT01592 858458info@greenerkirkcaldy.org.ukwww.greenerkirkcaldy.org.uk

greenerkirkcaldy

@greenerkdy

Introduction

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Charity Shops in Kirkcaldy .........................................................p3Internet reuse sites ..................................................................p4Baby and children’s clothes and items ........................................p5Bikes and accessories ..............................................................p5Books .....................................................................................p5Clothes, accessories and jewellery ............................................p6Electrical goods .......................................................................p6Furniture, home furnishings and household items ........................p7Musical instruments ..................................................................p7

Reuse and Reduce

RepairBikes .......................................................................................p8Clothes, accessories and jewellery ............................................p8 Computers, laptops, IT equipment and accessories ....................p9Furniture, home furnishings and household items ........................p9Mobile phones, tablets and accessories ...................................p10Musical instruments ................................................................p10Tools .....................................................................................p10TVs, DVD players and game consoles ......................................p11Sewing machines ...................................................................p11White goods and appliances ....................................................p11

RecycleWhere to recycle items ...........................................................p12Batteries, pens and printer cartridges ......................................p12

Contents Page

Charity Shops in Kirkcaldy

Barnardos249 High Street, KY1 1JFMon-Sat 9-5 & Sun 11-401592 264313www.barnardos.org.uk

Chest, Heart & Stroke

Scotland 189 High Street, KY1 1JAMon-Sat 10-5 & Sun 11-401592 269305www.chss.org.uk

British Heart Foundation221-223 High Street, KY1 1JFMon-Sat 9.30-5 & Sun 12-401592 646531 www.bhf.org.uk

Cancer Research UK198-200 High Street, KY1 1LRMon-Sat 9.30-5 & Sun 12-401592 263209www.cancerresearchuk.org

Capability Scotland206-210 High Street, KY1 1HNMon-Sat 9.45-501592 329566www.capability-scotland.org.uk

Marie Curie Cancer Care174 High Street, KY1 1JWMon-Sat 9.30-5 & Sun 11-501592 643837www.mariecurie.org.uk

PDSA 170 High Street, KY1 1JWMon-Sat 9-5 & Sun 11-401592 646701www.pdsa.org.uk

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Reuse and ReducePlaces to buy second hand, sell, donate or swap things

The Cairn Centre83-85 Dunnikier Road, KY1 2QWMon-Fri 10-401592 644060www.trustinfife.org.uk/the-cairn-centre

Salvation ArmyMercat Centre, KY1 1LWMon-Sat 9-5 01592 265928www.salvationarmy.org.uk

Shelter 167 Links Street, KY1 1QRMon-Sat 9-5 & Sun 10-401592 260571www.scotland.shelter.org.uk

You can buy and pick up pre-loved items or advertise items youwould like to give away or sell on local and national second hand internet sites.

Internet reuse sites

Don’t know what to do with an item, or need it

picking up?

Call the Re-Use Line 0800 0665 820

Gumtreewww.gumtree.comItems for free and for sale

Freecyclewww.freecycle.orgItems for free

Freeglewww.ilovefreegle.orgItems for free

Ebaywww.ebay.co.ukItems for sale

Facebook Marketplacewww.facebook.com/marketplaceItems for sale and free

Facebay Fife(Facebook Group)Items for sale and free

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Vestiaire Collectivewww.vestiairecollective.comLuxury fashion items for sale

Baby and children’s clothes and itemsMany charity shops and reuse internet sites sell and accept baby and children’s clothes and items that are clean and in good working order. It is best to check with your local shop.

Bikes and accessoriesBikeworksUnit 4, Castleblair Business Park, Glenrothes, KY7 5QRMon-Fri 9-501592 751500www.fifebikeworks.org.uk

BooksMost charity shops and reuse internet sites sell and accept books.

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Fife Real Nappy Librarywww.facebook.com/FifeRealNappyLibraryBorrrow real nappies

Mum2mum marketwww.mum2mummarket.co.ukBuy and sell baby clothes, toys and items

Gallatown Bike HubGallatown Park, KY1 3EWThur & Fri 10-407434 699365www.facebook.com/gallatownbikehub

Furniture Plus7-21 Alexander Street, Dysart, KY1 2XXMon-Sat 10–5 & Sun 10.30-3.3001592 654546www.furnitureplus.org.ukHousehold appliances, white goods and small electricals. Also recycle old IT equipment and phones.

Clothes, accessories and jewellery

UK households have an average of £4000 worth of clothes - but 30%

haven’t been worn in the last year!

Many charity shops and reuse internet sites sell and accept clean clothes, shoes, accessories and jewellery in good condition.

Ramsdens90 High Street, KY1 1NQMon-Sat 9-501592 640371Jewellery

A.K Campbell & Son277 High Street, KY1 1JHTue-Sat 10-401592 264305Jewellery

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CeX111 High Street, KY1 1LWMon-Sat 9-5.30 & Sun 11-4.30https://uk.webuy.comBuy, sell and exchange CDs, DVDs, games and small electrical devices/accessories.

Electrical goods: household, white goods, IT and small electricalsMost charity shops and reuse internet sites accept donations of, and sell, CDs, DVDs and video games, and some accept and sell electrical items if they are still in good working order.

Furniture Plus7-21 Alexander Street, Dysart, KY1 2XXMon-Sat 10–5 & Sun 10.30-3.3001592 654546www.furnitureplus.org.uk

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Furniture, home furnishings andhousehold items

Many charity shops and reuse internet sites sell and accept donations of furniture, home furnishings, and other household items that are in a reasonably good condition.

Andy’s Buy & Sell93 Dunnikier Road, KY2 5ANMon-Fri 10-5 & Sun 10-401592 202052www.facebook.com/AndysBuyandSell/

4eyedimensionsOlympia Arcade, KY1 1QZ 07983276107www.facebook.com/4eyeDimensions/ Upcycling and upholstery

Musical InstrumentsForth Music293 High Street, KY1 1JHTue-Fri 10-5.30 & Sat 10-501592 328558www.forthmusic.co.uk

BikesBikeworksUnit 4 Castleblair Business Park, Glenrothes, KY7 5QRMon-Fri 9-501592 751500www.fifebikeworks.org.uk

Dave’s Bike Shed23 Morayvale, Aberdour, KY3 0XE01383 86019907772948568www.davesbikeshed.co.uk

HalfordsFife Central Retail Park, KY2 6QLMon-Fri 9-8, Sat 9-6 & Sun 10-501592 642258www.halfords.com

Clothes, accessories and jewellery

Fits U WellKirkcaldy Indoor Market, KY1 1JTMon-Fri 9-4.45 & Sat 9-507450147004www.facebook.com/Fits-U-Well

A.K Campbell & Son277 High Street, KY1 1JHTue-Sat 10-401592 264305Jewellery cleaning and repairs

Cobblers and KeysKirkcaldy Indoor Market, KY1 1JTMon-Sat 9-5 & Sun 11-401592 597251

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RepairPlaces to get things fixed

Fit’z Fine30 Hunter Street, KY1 1ED Tue-Fri 9.30-5 & Sat 9.30-2.3007955075020http://fitzfine.simdif.com/

Master Stitch45 High Street, KY1 1LLWed-Fri 9-6, Sat 10-5, Sun 10-2, Mon 2-6 01592 268238

Gallatown Bike HubGallatown Park, KY1 3EWThur & Fri 10-407434 699365 www.facebook.com/gallatownbikehub

Eloise Jewellery156 High Street, KY1 1NQ Mon-Sat 9.30-5.3001592 646340www.eloiseoriginal.co.uk

Timpson101 High Street, KY1 1JWMon-Sat 8.30-501592 269456www.timpson.co.ukShoe and watch repairs

The Jewellery Workshop5 Kirk Wynd, KY1 1EHTue-Sat 10-401592 642950

Computers, laptops, IT equipmentand accessoriesComputer Repair Centre25 Whytescauseway, KY1 1XFMon-Sat 9-501592 323334www.facebook.com/kirkcaldypcrepair

Fife IT Support01592 568881 07919185484 www.fifeitsupport.co.uk

Furniture, home furnishings and household items

James Thomson & Son Ltd10 Viceroy Street, KY2 5HT01592 593030www.jamesthomsonandson.co.uk

Fraser Interiors6 Factory Road, KY1 2NJ01592 642220

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DBCKirkcaldy Indoor Market, KY1 1JTMon-Sat 9-5 & Sun 11-401592 562476

4eyedimensionsOlympia Arcade, KY1 1QZ 07983276107www.facebook.com/4eyeDimensions/ Upholstery and repairs

Andy’s Buy & Sell93 Dunnikier Road, KY1 2NJ01592 202052www.facebook.com/AndysBuyandSell/

Mobile phones, tablets and accessoriesAutosave Car Parts & Accessories Kirkcaldy Indoor Market, KY1 1JTMon-Sat 9.30-5 & Sun 11-401592 590090www.facebook.com/Autosavekirkcaldy

Fife IT Support01592 56888107919185484www.fifeitsupport.co.uk

Fone City130 High Street, KY1 1NQMon-Sat 9-6 & Sun 11-501592 264755

Musical InstrumentsForth Music293 High Street, KY1 1JHTue-Fri 10-5.30 & Sat 10-501592 328558www.forthmusic.co.uk

Tools

Techno Tool Repair Ltd144 St. Clair Street, KY1 2BZ01592 650721

SIIS LimitedUnits 3 & 4 Muirhead, Mitchellston Industrial Estate, KY1 3PEMon-Fri 7.30-5 & Sat 8-1201592 650025www.siis.co.uk

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Phone Fix39 High Street, KY1 1LLMon-Sat 9-6 & Sun 11-4

DBCKirkcaldy Indoor Market, KY1 1JTMon-Sat 9-5 & Sun 11-401592 562476

Broken Chords21 Saint Kilda Crescent, KY2 6DWMon-Fri 9.30-8 & Sat 9.30-507704172888http://brokenchords.co.uk

TVs, DVD players & game consoles

TV Repairs & Tune Ins127 Kidd Street, KY1 2EE07554719254

White goods and appliancesDen Electrics38 Melville Place, KY2 5SLMon-Wed 9-7, Thur 9-6, Fri 12-6, Sat 10-501592 20466407756512841

Fife Washing Machine RepairMain Street, Halbeath, KY11 8EE07850797105www.facebook.com/fifewashingmachinerepairs.co.ukMobile repair service

Sewing Machines

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Sew Yarn Crafty61 High Street, Dunfermline, KY12 7DLMon-Sat 9-5 01383 723995https://sewyarncrafty.co.uk

Computer Repair Centre25 Whytescauseway, KY1 1XFMon-Sat 9-501592 323334www.facebook.com/kirkcaldypcrepairRepair game consoles

For those things that simply can’t be repaired and are not in good enough working order to donate or sell, you can take them to a community recycling centre. Find out what can and can’t be recyled here www.fifedirect.org.uk/recycling

Kirkcaldy Recycling CentreDenburn Road, KY1 2HDOctober to March: 9-5April to September: 9-5.45Closed TuesdaysClosed for lunch between 12.45 and 1.30

Lots of shops will take your old batteries. If you can’t see a collection box, ask if they have one. There is a collection box in the Greener Kirkcaldy building.

Batteries

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RecycleFor those things that simply can’t be reused or repaired

Fife Council Recycling Helpline

03451 55 00 22(lines open 8-6)

Greener Kirkcaldy8 East Fergus Place, KY1 1XT01592 858458Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri 9.30-4.30 & Wed 12-4.30

Rymans186 High Street, KY1 1JW01592 206524 Mon-Sat 9-5 & Sun 12-4

PensRymans186 High Street, KY1 1JW01592 206524 Mon-Sat 9-5 & Sun 12-4

Printer Cartridges

Greener Kirkcaldy is a community-led charity and development trust working on a local scale to benefit people

and our environment. We would like to see a future where everyone is able to heat their home affordably, eat well, and tread more lightly on our planet. We work towards that by

delivering projects to meet the needs and aspirations of local people: tackling fuel and food poverty, protecting and enjoying the environment, and bringing the community

together.

We’ve developed this ‘Kirkcaldy Reuse and Repair Guide’ to tell people where they can get things fixed, buy second hand,

sell or donate unwanted goods. Reducing, reusing and repairing is not only good for the environment, it’s good for

our pockets too.

For more information, to get involved, and to find out about upcoming events, visit our website: www.greenerkirkcaldy.org.uk or call us on 01592 858458.

8 East Fergus Place, KirkcaldyKY1 1XTMonday - Tuesday 9.30am - 4.30pmWednesday 12pm - 4.30pmThursday - Friday 9.30am - 4.30pm

www.greenerkirkcaldy.org.ukinfo@greenerkirkcaldy.org.uk01592 858458 greenerkirkcaldy @greenerkdy