Inflatables and dinghies

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Do you really need to pass your inflatable pool toy on?

If your inflatable pool toy, dinghy or whatever is still pool-ready and hasn't sprung a leak, then many charity shops will accept it and you probably won't have much trouble giving it away on Freecycle/Freegle/local Facebook groups, especially in summer. This page is more about the ones that can no longer be used for their original purpose. (But one hole doesn't mean you have to throw the whole thing away - repairing your pool inflatable is entirely possible).

Who will take used inflatables?

Wyatt & Jack Bag makers Wyatt & Jack's are running an Inflatable Amnesty, which means they will accept broken inflatables, from pool toys to dinghies bouncy castles, then turn the material into bags. They will only accept inflatables with the CE mark. You will have to pay £4 for a pre-printed postage label, which covers everything up to 2kg (and most inflatables are lighter than this). Check out the Inflatable Amnesty FAQs for more details and the address.

Not taking/no longer taking (whatever it is)
 * Most inflatables are made of PVC, which is tricky to recycle, so most councils won't accept them for recycling.