Giving unwanted Toys a new purpose through recycling

At Toys 4 Life, we’re dedicated to giving unwanted toys a second life through our innovative re-use and recycling programs. Whether it’s plastic, wooden, or plush toys, every item has the potential to bring joy to another child, rather than ending up in a landfill. By collecting and processing these toys, we’re not only reducing waste but also conserving valuable resources and supporting communities in need.

How it works

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Kilograms of toys diverted from landfill by Toys 4 Life each year

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Schools worked with across England and Wales

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Toys on average diverted from landfill each year

Benefits

Recycling plastic toys has a wide range of social, educational, and environmental advantages.

Helping to fight the global problem of plastic waste

Pollution caused by waste plastics – particularly in our oceans – is one of the biggest environmental issues faced by our planet. Re-using and recycling toys will help to reduce pollution and landfill so that we can move towards a better future for everyone.
Generating much needed funds for your chosen charities

By donating good quality re-usable toys we can raise much-needed funds for important charities and you can even choose where the money goes when you donate toys through our “Drop off a box” page.
Providing toys for children in deprived parts of the world

Playing with toys is a vital part of a child’s development. We provide toys for children from third world countries and socially deprived areas where families are unable to afford new toys.
Developing educational opportunities

Our collections also provide the foundation for schools to develop educational opportunities relating to plastic waste, recycling and the environment.

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Turn Old Toys into New Smiles and a Greener Planet

Why throw away old toys when you can contribute to improving the environment and bring happiness to children less fortunate than those in your own school or family. Recycling and re-using plastic toys helps to make a better world for everyone.

Donate your old toys at one of our collection banks

Using our map you can easily identify a collection bank near you. Simply enter your post code to find your nearest location.

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Bring Joy to the Classroom: School Toy Collection Service

Toys 4 Life works with schools to collect gently used toys, teaching students the importance of recycling. Together, we can bring joy to children and teach them about recycling at the same time.

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Donate your old toys by dropping off a box

Now it’s easier than ever to donate your unwanted toys. We’re working with Clicksit to ensure that all your good quality toys find a new home, at no cost to you.

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Toys we accept

Plastic Toys

Soft Toys

Wooden Toys

Lego

Musical Toys

Battery Operated Toys

Toys we don't accept

Jigsaws

Damaged Toys

Help us make a real difference

About us

Toys 4 Life is a family run business dedicated to reducing toy waste by collecting, recycling, and redistributing toys to communities who need it most. Our mission is to bring joy to children while promoting sustainability.

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What we offer

Toys 4 Life provides toy collection, recycling, and redistribution services to reduce waste and supply toys to developing countries. We also collaborate with businesses, schools, and communities to promote sustainability.

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Benefits of recycling

Toys 4 Life helps reduce plastic waste by reusing toys, while bringing joy to children in underprivileged areas. Our service benefits the environment and supports global communities in need.

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