Revive reuse shop

The Revive reuse shop at Thornbury recycling centre sells reusable items that have been brought to our recycling centres, such as furniture, bikes, crockery, CDs, DVDs, and much more.

Take your items that could be reused to any of our recycling centres and tell a member of staff they are reusable.

All profits go towards the running of the shop and to local charities.

Revive location and opening times

The Revive reuse shop is at Thornbury Sort It recycling centre, Short Way, Thornbury, BS35 3UT.

The shop reopens Monday 4 August 2025 and is normally open weekdays from 9am to 4pm, except Wednesdays.

Payments

The Revive reuse shop only accepts card payment.

How it works

Reusable items are collected from each of our recycling centres and taken to Thornbury where they are checked, sorted and put out for sale in the shop.

As the shop is located at a busy recycling centre, we do not allow visits on foot or by bike. Parking is available directly in front of the shop. You cannot donate items directly to the shop.

The shop is managed and run by SUEZ, our waste contractor. All profits go towards running the shop and to local charities.

If you are unhappy with an item you can return it within 30 days of purchase with the receipt unless the item was sold for spares or repair.

Reusing these items benefits the council because they do not need to be sent elsewhere to be processed for recycling or disposal.

Please note: we have limited storage space and whether an item is accepted depends on our stock levels, buying trends and the condition and style of the item.

What you can and can’t donate or buy  

Items in a reusable, clean and working condition that can be accepted include:

• bicycles, scooters, sports equipment and luggage
• curtains, bedding, upholstered items and furniture covers with valid fire safety labels
• décor including vases, ornaments, picture frames and mirrors
• DIY tools and supplies such as curtain poles, tiles, doors and flooring 
• DVDs, CDs, records, books, puzzles and CE marked toys
• electrical items marked with a CE mark (except those listed below)
• fashion items including jewellery, bags and footwear
• furniture including upholstered items with a valid fire safety label
• garden items such as outdoor furniture, tools and equipment 
• kitchenware such as crockery, cutlery and utensils
• pushchairs and prams

Items that can’t be accepted include:

• safety equipment such as helmets, car seats, harnesses and smoke detectors
• hazardous items such as chemicals and soft furnishings or furniture without a valid fire safety label 
• unhygienic items including pillows, duvets and mattresses
• items that use fuel such as petrol powered lawnmowers, gas stoves
• electrical items that contain personal data or require advanced testing or installation such as laptops, mobile phones, freezers, microwaves, printers and built-in kitchen appliances
• outdated technology such as VHS tapes and electrical items with old wiring standards

If you are not sure, just check with a member of staff at the recycling centre.