Lancaster re-use case study
3rd February 2015
A service level agreement between Lancaster City Council and Furniture Matters has improved the local bulky waste collection service, prioritising on re-use and recycling.
Highlights
Achieved a 67% combined re-use/recycling rate (50% re-use) in 2011
Provided wider benefits, including volunteering opportunities and work experience
Re-usable items are sold on at low cost to local disadvantaged people via a referral scheme