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Furniture re-use

Abacus furniture projectAbacus logo

A new scheme has begun at Medway’s three household waste recycling centres. Run by West Kent Extra, a local charity in partnership with FCC (which manages Medway’s three household waste and recycling centres) the Abacus Furniture Project is looking for good quality second-hand items that can go to re-use.

These second-hand items will be collected and sold at low cost, preventing the items from going to landfill. The collected items will be made available to the public to purchase from the Abacus store at 67 Cuxton Road, Strood.

Please see the list below of what items the Abacus Furniture Project are looking for.

Bedroom Dining and living room Kitchen Garden

Bed bases and frames (all sizes)

 Table and chairs Fridges Table and chairs
Stain-free mattresses (all sizes) Coffee tables Freezers Garden umbrellas
Wardrobes Sideboards and storage cupboards Fridge freezers Sun loungers
Chests of drawers Bookcases and shelving Washing machines Deckchairs
Bedside cabinets  Sofas Tumble dryers Safe children's play equipment

Dressing tables

 Armchairs Dishwashers  
Dressing stools TV units    
Dressing chairs Desks    
Ottomans Mirrors and picture frames    
  Rugs    

Abacus store

Neighbourhood furniture storeLogo: Neighbourhood furniture store

Another local innovative businesses helping to divert reusable or recyclable materials from landfill is the Neighbourhood Furniture Store which operates throughout the Borough of Swale and Medway. It offers good quality furniture and electrical appliances to people with low incomes; helping them create more comfortable homes for their families.

The project was set up by Fresh Vision, a charity established and supported by AmicusHorizon, a registered social landlord. It operates as a social enterprise, providing the following benefits for the community:NFS logo link

  • The vulnerable, the disadvantaged and those on low incomes can access good quality furniture at affordable prices.
  • It provides an environmentally-friendly and convenient alternative for household waste disposal in Swale and Medway.

  • It provides jobs, training and volunteering opportunities for local people.

For more information and to find out what you can donate visit NFS or phone 01795 478550.

 

For more information contact us by telephone: 01634 306000 or by email: info@medway.gov.uk

Write to: Medway Council, Gun Wharf, Dock Road, Chatham, Kent ME4 4TR

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