How to Donate Kitchenware From Home, Step by Step
You can donate kitchenware to charity without leaving the house. Our free doorstep kitchenware collection picks up your pots, pans and dishes from your door. You book online, wash and pack everything, then put it out by 7am on the day. You don’t need to be in. Here is how to do it, one step at a time.
- Book, pack, put out
- Bags out by 7am
- No need to be in
Step by step
How to donate kitchenware from home
Book online and choose a charity
Book online in a few minutes. Enter your postcode to see the dates we are collecting near you. Then:
- Pick a date. If we are near you tomorrow, tomorrow’s collections stay open until 4pm today.
- Tell us where your donations will be. This could be the doorstep, the porch, with a concierge, or somewhere else you describe.
- Tell us if you have more than 20 bags or boxes. That way we can make sure the van has room.
- Choose your charity. Pick from the RSPCA, Action for Children, Together for Short Lives or Advance, or plant trees with Ecologi. A large percentage of the proceeds goes to the cause you choose.
You’ll get a confirmation email straight away. It has a link to manage your booking.
Sort out what you’re giving
Go through your cupboards and pull out the things you no longer use. Spare saucepans, a frying pan you replaced, baking trays, a colander or an old casserole dish are all welcome, as long as they are in good, usable condition. Small appliances need to be in working order. You can read more on donating kitchen appliances.
A few things we can’t take:
- Microwaves
- Large appliances such as fridges, freezers, washing machines and cookers
- Food of any kind
- Plastic boxes and containers
- Fitted items such as sinks, taps and worktops
The full list, with advice on condition, is on what kitchenware can I donate?
Wash and dry everything
Give your pans, dishes and utensils a proper wash. Clear out any crumbs, grease or old food, and dry everything fully before you pack it. A clean pan is ready for someone else to use straight away. Wet or greasy items can spoil everything packed with them.
Wrap anything breakable or sharp
- Wrap plates, bowls, mugs and glasses one by one in newspaper or packing paper. Then stack them snugly so they can’t knock together.
- Cover the blades of knives, graters and peelers. A folded piece of card held on with tape works well, and it keeps both you and the driver safe.
- Put pan lids in with their pans. Tuck smaller utensils inside a pot so nothing goes missing.
There are more tips for plates and glasses on donating crockery and glassware from home.
Pack it securely, and keep it light enough to lift
- Use strong bags, or boxes a driver can lift, and tie or close them firmly.
- Kitchenware is heavy. Spread pots, pans and cast-iron dishes across several bags rather than filling one. A good test is whether you could carry the bag comfortably yourself.
- Double-bag anything with corners or edges, such as baking trays, so it doesn’t tear through.
- Keep your kitchenware separate from anything else you’re giving, such as clothes or books.
The evening before
We email you an estimated arrival window for the next day. The email includes a link to follow the driver on a live map.
Collection day
Leave everything on the doorstep, or wherever you told us, by 7am. You don’t need to be at home. The driver picks it up, and we let you know once your donation has been collected.
Changing or cancelling
You can move your collection to another date or cancel it in three ways. Use the “Manage my booking” link in your confirmation email, sign in to My Account, or use the Anglo Doorstep app.
What happens next
Your kitchenware goes back to our warehouse. There we sort it by hand and pass on what can be used again. You can follow the whole journey on what happens to my kitchenware.
Worth the effort
Why donate your kitchenware this way
It helps people and the planet
A good pan can last for years. Yours can go to a household that needs one and raise money for your chosen charity. We estimate that every kilo of kitchenware used again instead of made new saves about 1.5 kg of CO2e. Read who your kitchenware helps and how it helps the planet.
Clearer cupboards
Fewer spare pans and fewer odd dishes make a kitchen easier to use. It feels better still knowing they are going somewhere useful and not to the tip. Here is why old pans shouldn’t go in the bin.
We come to you, regularly
We collect across most of England and South Wales, and we visit towns and cities often, so you can donate when it suits you. See the areas we cover, or read about kitchenware donations in Yorkshire.
Wondering what your clear-out adds up to? Try our green calculator. If you’re unsure about an item, check everything we collect or our frequently asked questions.
Ready to donate your kitchenware?
It’s free, you don’t need to be at home, and you choose the charity your donation supports.