Council pilots community reuse and recycling event

The local authority is holding it’s ‘Too Good to Throw Away’ event at Chawn Hill Church in Pedmore on Tuesday 9 January from 10am to 3pm.

People will be able to donate unwanted household items that are in good working order including curtains, bedding, cushions, kitchenware, small electrical items, clothes, food and unused toiletries.

The items will then be shared between charitable organisations in the borough, including Provision House, which repurposes them for community use.

Councillor Ian Bevan, cabinet member for health and wellbeing, said:

“Christmas is a special time, but it can also be a time of excess and waste for some and a time of worry for others.

“Sadly we know that some of our borough residents face difficult times but it is fantastic local charities are able to lend a helping hand.”

Councillor Dr Rob Clinton, cabinet member for climate change, said:

“In a society where many people have more than they need, it is very distressing to be reminded that some people do not have enough to make their house a home.

“This initiative is an important part of our climate action plan, as it helps to reduce waste by redistributing and reusing perfectly good things that will be very much appreciated by households within the borough.”

Councillor Damian Corfield, cabinet member for highways and environment, said:

“It is vital that we all take the time to think about how objects could be repurposed before throwing them away.

“We are really pleased to be supporting this fantastic community scheme and as a local authority we are always looking at ways of reducing borough waste and fly tipping rates, especially at Christmas time.”

People can find out more, and see a full list of wanted items, by visiting https://www.dudley.gov.uk/council-community/starting-over/

Residents are politely reminded that the scheme is not requesting furniture, soft furniture or white goods.