Recycling Village (tip)
Groundwork Shop (recycling shop)
The Groundwork shop, based at the Recycling Village, sells recycled and donated furniture and household goods.
How it works
We take in a variety of donated goods, safety check (including electrical safety) and clean them before putting them on sale.
The profit from sales is donated to local environmental regeneration charity, , to fund community projects around South Tyneside.
The shop is a unique way for you to support social and environmental enterprise in South Tyneside.
For information about what donated items we can accept, or to discuss the ways you can donate items, call us on 0191 455 5517 or follow us on .
Opening times
We are open every day from 9am to 4pm.
How to donate items
You can donate items during the shop opening times. If you have a large amount of furniture to donate we may also be able to collect it. Please ring us for more information.
You cannot leave items outside - this is fly tipping and is a crime.
Price guide
These prices are a guide. Actual prices and availability may vary. A chargeable delivery service is also available.
- Washing machines: 拢60 to 拢100
- Smart TVs: 拢60 to 拢120
- Wardrobes: 拢20 to 拢60
- Dining tables: 拢20 to 拢60
- Dining chairs (set of 4): 拢20 to 拢40
- Bed frames: 拢30 to 拢70
- Bikes: 拢3 to 拢50
- Sofas: 拢50 to 拢200
- Armchairs: 拢30 to 拢70
- Vacuum cleaners: 拢20 to 拢50
- Tumble dryers: 拢40 to 拢100
- Cabinets: 拢10 to 拢40
- Exercise equipment: 拢5 to 拢50
- Seasonal items such as lawnmowers and Christmas trees: 拢20 to 拢80
We also sell recycled paint in a variety of colours and finishes. The process used to recycle unused / unwanted paint is licensed by Dulux.
For more about community projects, contact The Eco Centre, Windmill Way, Hebburn, Tyne and Wear, NE31 1SR, or call 0191 428 1144.