Council Acts On Overflowing Charity Donations
Written by HFM News on 23rd September 2025
Harborough District Council is working with Sainsbury’s and Oxfam to tackle an overflow of donations around charity banks in Market Harborough.
It is aiming to increase both the capacity and how often collections take place at the Sainsbury’s car park, after a build-up of items beside the containers.

A build-up of items beside the charity banks has created an eye-sore
HDC is reminding residents that, although well-intentioned, piles of donations can quickly become an eyesore.
Cllr Darren Woodiwiss, Cabinet member for Climate Change and Neighbourhood Services, spoke to HFM: