Herefordshire | Archive | 2007 | November | 6
From the Hereford Times, first published Tuesday 6th Nov 2007.
HEREFORD charity shop Treasure Island is holding an open day to promote its domestic appliance re-use project.
Donated electrical items are refurbished by a team of electrical engineers before beingmade available to the public from the shop in Berrington Street.
Proceeds from sales support the work Herefordshire Lifestyles carries out with people with physical and sensory disabilities, providing services and support.
Herefordshire Council and Worcestershire County Council's waste management team will be supporting the event, this Thursday ( November 8) from 10am until 3pm.
People can learn about different ways to reduce, re-use and recycle their waste.
The first 50 customers will receive a free re-usable jute shopping bag when they enter the waste management quiz.
All entries will be then go into a draw to win a fridge or washing machine which has been refurbished through the domestic appliance re-use project.
Anyone wanting information about re-use organisations or a free re-use guide can call 01905 766883 or visit www.wastemissionimpossible.
org.uk To donate an unwanted electrical appliance, call Treasure Island on 0845 450 7452.
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