The council has two new drop-off sites for small to medium sized community equipment.
These facilities are part of our ongoing commitment to improving community social care services and enhancing accessibility for our residents.
When equipment is dropped off at the allocated sites, NRS Healthcare will collect, clean, repair and recycle/reuse it by providing it to others in need.
Locations of drop-off sites
- Observatory House Car Park
- Address: 25 Windsor Rd, Slough SL1 2EL.
- Opening times: Monday-Friday 9am-5.30pm.
- To access please speak to reception to be let through the gate.
- Chalvey Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
- Address: White Hart Road, off Spackmans Way, SL1 2SF.
- Open 7 days a week. Opening times for Chalvey Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC).
- Access by vehicle only. Access requirements for Chalvey Household Waste Recycling Centre.
At both locations, residents will find a dedicated container clearly labelled for the return of community equipment.
Items accepted:
- adjustable bed rails
- adjustable shower chairs
- bathing equipment
- commodes
- perching stools
- rollators
- toilet frames
- other similar small community equipment.
Items not accepted
Please note that due to size and safety restrictions, the following items cannot be accepted at these drop-off sites:
- mattresses
- profiling beds
- mobile hoists
- wheelchairs
- any other large community equipment.
This is to make sure the containers can be used efficiently and remain accessible to all users who need to return smaller items. You can return larger items by calling NRS on 0344 893 6960 who will be happy to arrange collection.
Cllr Anna Wright, cabinet member for adult social care, mental health and learning disabilities, said: “Rather than leaving the equipment you no longer need getting in the way at home, pop it down to Chalvey HWRC or Observatory House. By reusing and recycling equipment, access to items needed is improved for our residents, as well as being kinder to the environment. All equipment is cleaned, repaired, and stored by NRS Healthcare ready for the next user.”
If you have any questions about what can be dropped off, or if you need further information about the new community equipment drop-off sites, please do get in touch by:
- email: reablementadmin@slough.gov.uk
- phone: 01753 475 111, option 1 for Adult Social Care.