We encourage handing in any unwanted knives to help keep Staffordshire safer. In every home in the county you will find kitchen knives but this option is designed to allow the disposal of other knives which are surplus to requirements, such as ornamental, ex-military or combat style weapons, which could easily end or ruin a life if used recklessly.

Unfortunately, the majority of knives and bladed articles that we find young people in possession of have come from their own homes, so if you don’t need it - just bin it. You can dispose of normal kitchen knives at many recycling centres, where they can be placed in the scrap metal containers.

There is also the option of utilising Staffordshire Police Amnesty Bins. Longton Police Station has an Amnesty Bin, whereby if you attend the Station Staff or Officers will dispose of the knife of knives on your behalf  

Please help to keep our communities Safe