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# Charity donation centre in Lichfield forced to pause receiving items due to fly-tipping
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/charity-donation-centre-in-lichfield-forced-to-pause-receiving-items-due-to-fly-tipping/
- Published: 2023-01-04T12:51:03.000Z
- Updated: 2023-01-04T12:51:13.000Z
- Description: A charity has temporarily stopped receiving donations at a centre in Lichfield due to items being fly-tipped outside their premises.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: Charity, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 19:07, News

A charity has temporarily stopped receiving donations at a centre in Lichfield due to items being fly-tipped outside their premises.

The Salvation Army Donation Centre on Eastern Avenue said it would not accept items until 9th January.

In a statement, the centre said:

> “We are unfortunately very disappointed to find loads and loads of fly-tipping outside of our building.  
>  
> “Because of this, we won’t be able to take anymore donations until next week now.  
>  
> “Please do not bring any donations until 9th January – those who do will be turned away.”  
>  
> Salvation Army Donation Centre spokesperson

The centre has also warned that action will be taken against those found to be dumping items.

> “We have CCTV on site and we will be handing details over to the police on any fly-tippers.  
>  
> “We are sorry it has has had to come to this, but unfortunately we had no other option due to the carelessness of others.  
>  
> “We are extremely grateful for donations, but we cannot accept this much fly-tipping – we are a donation centre and not a dumping ground.”  
>  
> Salvation Army Donation Centre spokesperson