Items we accept
Basically, LORI accepts any household furniture that still has life left in it, together with electrical and small household items too. Please hand any items being donated to a member of LORI staff, below is a basic list of items accepted together with details of legal restrictions placed upon us for certain items:
Dining Tables – drop leaf; extendable; small; large.
Dining Chairs (1)
Occasional Tables
Sideboards/Wall Units
Larger items are no longer accepted due to space constraints
Audio Visual Stands/Units (not chipboard)
Suites (1)
Lounge Chairs (1)
Bed Settees (1)
Beds – Single; Double; King Size; Cabin; Bunks (1)
Wardrobes
Chest of Drawers
Dressing Tables
Sinks and bathroom fixtures
Electrical Items (2)
Combi tv's - vhs/dvd (2)
White Goods (2)
Bric-a-brac and ornaments
Crockery, Pots and Pans
Bedding and Curtains
Rugs, carpet ends and offcuts, underlay
Toys and Games
Quality dressed and undressed lengths of timber
(1) All soft furnishings must comply with Furniture and Fire Regulations (1988) and have labels attached to
confirm
this. Knowledge of compliance is not sufficient as we cannot even give furniture away without these labels being attached to the items. Only exception to this is antique furniture.
(2) These must be known to be in working order, we cannot accept CRT television sets.
All electrical items will be tested by our qualified staff in accordance with Portable Appliance Testing Regulations (BS 2754). We are not able to test cookers & washing machines.
The general rule when items are collected or directly donated to LORI is that the driver/member of staff has the
final discretion as to what we can or can't accept.
We will refuse items if:
we would not have them in our own house (quality not style)
there are any noticeable rips, tears, burns or other damage to upholstery
there is noticeable wood damage that would be un-economical to repair
they are items which we know we have great difficulty in passing on
there is a strong smell of smoke or animals
items are sticky or would take far too long to clean
they do not comply with the many regulations placed upon us of which the staff/driver
have all the details
We do not like refusing items but if we cannot pass them on then we have to dispose of them for which
we incur a cost.
Due to space restrictions and facilities on site we are also limited in the number of items we can accept.
If you have any queries contact us direct on 01631 569819 or use our Contact Form