A NEW addition to a local fire station is aiming to raise funds for the service’s charity.
Penistone Fire Station has installed a clothing bin which is positioned outside the station near the Springvale council depot and is encouraging people to 'bag it and bank it' by recycling their unwanted items.
A fire service spokesperson said: “The Fire Fighters Charity has run a successful clothes recycling scheme since 2009 and in the last 12 months over £600,000 was raised for the charity.
“The clothing bin has been positioned outside our station, near the Springvale council depot.
“We please ask that only items listed below are placed into the clothing bank.
"Adult and children’s clothing, Socks, Coats, Underwear, Paired shoes, Handbags and Linen.
“Our recycling partners manage our recycling initiative across the UK, with donations of £120 per tonne coming straight to the charity from clothing banks on fire stations and community sites.”
