A new reuse shop has opened at Brecon Household Recycling Centre, offering residents the chance to buy second-hand items instead of sending them to waste.
The scheme, run by Bryson Recycling in partnership with Powys County Council, aims to reduce waste by giving unwanted but usable items a second life.
Bryson Recycling said on social media: “Our Choose to Reuse project aims to reduce waste by extending the life of reusable household items while supporting local community initiatives. The reuse shop at Brecon Household Recycling Centre is the latest onsite shop to open, with support from Powys County Council plus residents donating their unwanted items for reuse.”
Councillor Richard Church, Powys County Council’s Cabinet Member for Regulatory Services, said he encouraged people to visit the shop and see what is available, adding that the partnership with Bryson Recycling was benefiting both residents and the environment.
"This fantastic collaboration between Powys County Council and Bryson Recycling delivers real benefits for both our environment and our residents,” he said.
“Every year, many items that are still perfectly reusable are brought to our Household Recycling Centres and treated as waste, when they could instead find a new home. By giving these items a second life, people are helping to reduce waste and boost our recycling rates. An added benefit is that Bryson Recycling reinvests funds raised through their reuse shop into community projects, providing further support to the people of Powys. I encourage everyone to visit the shop and see what’s on offer."
Katy Fulton, Director of Bryson Recycling, said the opening of the Choose to Reuse shop at Brecon Household Recycling Centre was a positive step in changing how people think about unwanted items, encouraging visitors to choose reuse over recycling.
"We are delighted to see the Choose to Reuse shop open at the Brecon Household Recycling Centre,” she said.
“Having a reuse shop is a great way to change how people think about unwanted items. We encourage anyone visiting the site to choose to reuse, as it is even better than recycling.
“Any profits generated from the shop will be reinvested into local community initiatives. As a social enterprise, we were keen to deliver a project that brings together environmental, economic and social wellbeing."
Reusing is seen as better than recycling as it keeps items in use rather than breaking them down into raw materials, avoiding manufacturing processes and cutting carbon emissions, water use and industrial energy demand.
The Choose to Reuse shop is open from 9am to 4pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday each week. You do not need to book an appointment to visit the shop – simply come along and park in one of the designated parking spots.
The shop is located at Brecon Household Recycling Centre, which is on the Ffrwdgrech Industrial Estate, just (LD3 8LA)
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