Newtownabbey residents urged to back pre-loved toy scheme

Items accepted include bikes, trikes, scooters, ride on toys, go karts, toy kitchens and work benches, doll’s house, dolls and prams, jigsaws, puzzles and board games (complete), figures and figurines and Lego.

Soft or broken toys cannot be accepted.

Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Cllr Jim Montgomery said: “Simply bring your unwanted toys that are in good condition and drop them off in the Christmas Toy Collection containers at any of our Recycling Centres. Habitat for Humanity will collect the items, sort and clean them and then sell them at low prices in their ReStore shops.

“Christmas can be a difficult time for many and this year has added more pressure on families so I am delighted that we can play a small part in reducing the financial burden.

“As well as providing families the opportunity to purchase good quality presents for their children, this initiative also supports our aim of diverting waste away from landfill.”

The last date for accepting donations will be Thursday, December 17.

An appointment system is currently in place for Crumlin and O’Neill Road Recycling Centres.

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