Before throwing something away try other options such as offering it to friends or neighbours.
Freegle is an online platform that helps people give and get items for free in their community. It's easy and free to join your local group in Maldon.
Freecycle is also another good online platform to give and receive items.
You can find out more about local groups on the Love Essex website.
You might like to consider the options below:
Furniture
Farleigh Hospice offers a furniture collection service. They also take donations of clothing, bric-a-brac and small electrical items.
Emmaus is an organisation helping the homeless. They will take large items of furniture from parts of the District.
Toys
Colchester Toy Library is happy to take donations of toys of any size. Join for free and enjoy toys without having to buy them.
Bikes
Re-cycle will accept old bikes in any condition. They ship the bikes to Africa where they train local people to repair and maintain the bike to improve their lives.
Tools
Tools With A Mission collect tools as well as typewriters and sewing machines to send to development projects, training centres and schools in developing countries. .