A NEW guide is making it easier for people in North Yorkshire to find someone who can make use of their unwanted household items.

The online directory, entitled Pass It On, covers items such as furniture, electrical goods, toys, clothing, books and mobile phones.

It also includes details of charity shops and furniture reuse organisations, what they will accept and whether they will collect items.

Sofas, chairs and beds with current fire labels attached are often in demand. Bedding, such as duvet and pillows, is not accepted, but animal rescue centres often need this.

North Yorkshire County Councillor Andrew Lee, executive member for waste management, said: “Passing on your unwanted goods supports local community organisations that are helping people and the environment. Our new directory will put you in touch with organisations near you that can make good use of the items you no longer need.

“You can also reuse items yourself on a regular basis to save money and help the environment.”

The directory can be downloaded at northyorks.gov.uk/ways-reduce-and-reuse.

It will also be available at events attended by the North Yorkshire Rotters volunteers and at the county council’s household waste recycling centres from the end of the month.