FORGET expensive attractions and days out during the summer, one mum shared how she took her young son to a tip shop and had the best day out.
Not only is it piled high with discounted toys, but has 50p home bargains too.
Hannah Katie, who posts under @hanngreen1 , uploaded a video touring around her local shop, which is located at Bispham tip in Blackpool .
She shared: “Our recycling centre has a shop and you wouldn’t believe how cheap it is making positive changes to the environment.
“I’ve just arrived at the tip. We’re gonna have a little look at the tip shop today and see what we got. And we’re going to take you with us.”
The first thing they spotted heading inside the tip shop was a load of paint being sold for just £1.
There were also a lot of discounted garden items too, including pots, a gate and a little tractor.
Hannah added: “It’s big, isn’t it? They’ve got something for everyone.”
The mum showed how they made a beeline for the toy section, where everything is “so cheap” and “reasonably priced.”
Some of the toys that delighted her son were a discounted Paw Patrol spaceship and a B-tech table.
She also spotted five bin bags of toys available for just £20, which looked in perfect working order.
One of the best things they spotted was a giant Imaginext pirate ship, which went down well with her son.
Hannah also panned over a huge wall full of £1 DVDs and board games.
Then it was time for home items, and they had a huge selection of glasses for just 50p.
She also spotted brand new duvet sets, golf clubs, wallpaper and bric-a-brac.
Hannah concluded: “My god, it just goes on and on. It’s absolutely full.
“These are all things that people were going to send to the tip and have been rescued.
“If you got a local tip, it is 100 per cent worth looking for.”
Many people were hugely impressed with the idea of a tip shop, with one saying: “Omg!!! What a brilliant idea!!!
“It’s like a charity shop inside! What a shame that people have just thrown these items in the bin!”
A second added: “Fantastic, I love this idea as some charity shops just cant take your stuff, even though it’s good.”
What are tip shops?
These shops are operated by local councils or community organisations and are a great way to find a bargain while supporting a circular economy.
Since the availability of tip shops can vary by local authority and may change, it’s always a good idea to check with your local council’s waste and recycling website for the most up-to-date information on locations, opening hours, and what items they accept or sell.
