Reusing is such a good idea!

Ferndown takes part in an exciting initiative called ‘Reuse Day’ on 3 November.

The day runs from 7am-7pm and will enable residents to easily reuse larger household items such as furniture, toys, clothes and games.

All resident have to do is to leave their good quality items, fit for reuse, outside their property near the kerbside with a note on them saying they are free.  These can then be taken at the collector’s own risk.

Councillor John Cullen of Ferndown Town Council, who is organising this Reuse Day says “All that we ask is that any items put out should not block the pavement and that they are brought back in at the end of the day if they are not taken away.

“Other residents from Ferndown and surrounding areas can take them on free of charge and collect whatever they feel they can use.”

Gemma Coles, Waste Reduction Manager, East Dorset District Council says, “We think this is an excellent idea that we are happy to support. The idea of the day is to promote reuse in Ferndown and is another way we can stop waste going to landfill unnecessarily – it’s a very convenient way to pass on useful items.”

Lesley Dedman, Mayor of Ferndown says, “The Reuse Day is an initiative within our ‘Towards a Greener Ferndown campaign’ that we have been running this year. We are encouraging all parts of the town to reduce, reuse and recycle more and to cut waste produced by the town.

If the Reuse Day is successful we could repeat it, possibly on a regular basis.”

Residents are encouraged to not only take part by putting out items for reuse but also by walking around to see what treasures they can find and give a new home to. Please only take items from outside other peoples property if there is a note on them stating they are free to take.