New shop opened by Kennet Furniture Refurbiz in Devizes
The organisation gives household items a new lease of life
A new shop's been opened by a Wiltshire charity, which works to recycle household items for those who might otherwise struggle to afford them.
Kennet Furniture Refurbiz (KFR) has set up a store at the Hopton Industrial Estate in Devizes, with support from Wiltshire Council and FCC Environment.
It'll take in good quality homewares donated at the county's Household Recycling Centres, and get them ready for customers - helping prevent items going to landfill, while new owners pick up a bargain.
Daniel Thompson, Operations Manager at KFR, said:
"We believe in the power of community and sustainability. Our partnership with Wiltshire Council and FCC Environment embodies our commitment to giving furniture a second life, reducing waste, and creating a brighter future for all."
Cllr Dominic Muns, Wilshire Council Cabinet Member for Environment and Waste, said: "This Reuse Shop will mean residents can pick up quality items at an affordable price while helping to reduce waste as much as possible.
"KFR do brilliant work in our local community helping people to access affordable furniture and white goods and I'm really pleased that we can support their work through this initiative.
"Our household recycling centres are particularly busy at this time of year so there will be a good range products available. I would encourage people to visit the shop and see what's on offer, but also to donate any items they no longer need at their local HRC so they can be refurbished and given a new home."
Chris Ellis, FCC's Operations Director Waste & Recycling said: "Our goal is to make it as easy as possible for residents to donate items for reuse. All eight of the recycling centres operated by FCC on behalf of Wiltshire now accept a range of products for reuse, providing an accessible location to donate any underappreciated items residents have stowed away in the corners of their homes. Keep an eye out for the orange bicycles on our sites and ask members of staff for help!"