Ornament or figurine

Also called: figurine, ornament, statue, collectible figure, action figure, mario figure

Drop-off point

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How to prepare it

  1. Charity shops take ornaments and figures in good condition

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National rules

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England, Scotland and Northern Ireland

Drop-off point

Not in your home bins. Take it to a drop-off point.

Give toys and ornaments in good condition to a charity shop. Broken ones go in general waste, unless they have a plug, battery or cable: those go with small electricals.

Also: General waste

Wales

Drop-off point

Not in your home bins. Take it to a drop-off point.

Give toys and ornaments in good condition to a charity shop. Broken plastic ones can't go in your recycling, but many tips take them as hard plastic.

Also: Recycling centre, General waste

Wales-wide guidance, checked 27 Sep 2026. View the source

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