Today marks the official launch of The Reuse Shop at Aberdeen City Council’s Hazlehead Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC), selling good quality, used household items and furniture donated by residents.
The shop was officially opened by Aberdeen City Council’s Operational Delivery Committee Convenor Miranda Radley, who cut a ribbon sourced from reused materials, and was joined by attendees from Zero Waste Scotland, and SUEZ, who operate the site on behalf of the Council, to view the shop and the many donations which have already been made.
The Reuse Shop, which was established with the support of funding from the Scottish Government’s Recycling Improvement Fund which aims to improve recycling infrastructure across Scotland, will be open from 10am to 4pm Thursday to Monday, and will contribute to the Council’s and SUEZ’ goals to reduce waste and support a circular economy.
As well as selling good-quality, pre-loved items, much of the shop’s interior and its exterior ‘living wall’ have been made with re-used items, such as reclaimed shelves and pallets. If successful, it is hoped additional shops may be opened at other sites in the city to build a network of re-use opportunities across Aberdeen.
Aberdeen City Council’s Operational Delivery Committee Convenor Councillor Miranda Radley said: “Reuse is fundamental to our approach to reducing waste and The Reuse Shop at Hazlehead adds an excellent opportunity for our residents to buy and donate good-quality items and it is great that the donated items will be redistributed within the city”.
“We are delighted with the work already carried out by SUEZ to bring the shop to life, with a fantastic stock of items on sale. We are excited to engage with the local communities to find new homes for pre-loved items both at the Reuse Shop and at charity shops across Aberdeen.”
John Wilkinson, SUEZ Regional Director North, said: “As a company, we are committed to maximising the positive impacts of our business on the environment, the local economy, and the communities that we work in.
“Reuse is a huge part of this, with items being diverted from waste and given a second lease of life.
“It is fantastic to work with Aberdeen City Council who share our values and we are very proud to be officially launching The Reuse Shop at Hazlehead Recycling Centre, which I am sure will be a great success.”