Aldi is launching a clothing donation scheme, enabling shoppers to give unwanted items to the Salvation Army via an InPost locker at a store.
To use the service, shoppers must package the item and fill in a form on Aldi’s returns portal. The portal will generate a QR code which needs to be scanned at an InPost locker when dropping the package off.
The Salvation Army will either repurpose or sell the donations, raising funds for its work across the country with vulnerable groups including the homeless, elderly and modern slavery victims.
The service will be available at more than 500 of Aldi’s roughly 1,050 UK stores from 22 September.
“This is a great and innovative way to expand our partnership with both InPost Lockers and the Salvation Army, and will allow shoppers to donate clothing at our stores for the first time,” said Aldi UK national sustainability director Luke Emery.
“We’re all about providing convenience and efficiency and this new service means customers can recycle clothes with no extra hassle. It’s quick and easy to drop off while you shop and will help make a difference to those that the Salvation Army supports.”
InPost CEO Neil Kuschel said: “This partnership with Aldi and the Salvation Army makes donating clothes to those in need easier than ever. InPost lockers never sleep, meaning consumers will be able to make safe and secure donations 24/7. Thanks to this new delivery service and easy-to-use QR code, giving back is now as simple as sending a parcel.”
Aldi recently announced a two-year partnership with the Salvation Army to support the charity’s work in the community. The partnership involves Salvation Army charity shops selling Aldi middle aisle products.
Aldi has also been rolling out InPost lockers to more stores this year.
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