Donations pile up outside former Sheffield charity shop despite closing 'years ago'

One local resident says that the bags of clothing and other household items are removed, before another pile accumulates.

This is the scene outside a former Sheffield charity shop - where donations have been piling up despite the store closing 'years ago'.

The large mound of unwanted goods has piled up at the door of the vacant shop, on the junction of Wulfric Road and Fairleigh on the Manor Estate.

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The mound of donations | Iconic Media

One local resident says that the bags of clothing and other household items are removed, before another pile accumulates.

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The donations are building up outside the door | Iconic Media

She said the shop closed “years ago” and a large sign pinned to the front asks people not to leave donations outside, a request seemingly ignored.

A council notice is taped tot he shutters of the building, stating that a clean up is required within 28 days of the notice, which was displayed on September 7.

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The enforcement notice taped to the building | Iconic Media

It goes on to say that if rodents are discovered, the owners of the property must “have an effective rodent control treatment carried out”.

Sheffield Council have been contact for comment.

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