Thousands of items get new homes at New Romney recycling shop
A reuse shop at the New Romney Household Waste Recycling Centre in Kent has expanded after successfully diverting 31 tonnes of waste from landfills in its first year. The shop sells pre-loved household items, with proceeds supporting local charities and future recycling projects.
Why it matters
The initiative demonstrates a scalable model for circular economy practices at the municipal level to reduce waste.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Tanya Gupta South East Kent County Council The reuse shop at New Romney Household Waste Recycling Centre sells pre-loved goods brought to the site by residents A shop selling unwanted household items from a recycling centre has expanded after more than 2,100 items were bought in its first year.
The reuse shop at New Romney Household Waste Recycling Centre sells pre-loved goods brought to the site by residents, giving shoppers the chance to pick up "new-to-you" household bargains, Kent County Council (KCC) said.
Shoppers can browse through everything from furniture and bags to kitchenware, books, ornaments and paintings .
Following its success, the site has expanded to include a larger retail area, three shipping containers and a covered canopy.
KCC said 31 tonnes of reusable items were diverted from waste disposal in the shop's first year.
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