Community reuse and recycle schemes

Find out what community schemes are available to help you to reuse and recycling your waste.

• Richmond Freegle
• Richmond Furniture Scheme
• TRAID clothes recycling
• RePaint
• Reusable nappies
• Junk mail
• West London Waste Authority

Richmond Freegle

Richmond Freegle is run by volunteers and enables local residents to exchange unwanted items free of charge. You can search or browse for free items currently available in you area.

Richmond Furniture Scheme

The Richmond Furniture Scheme is a charitable organisation which collects donated furniture and household items in good condition from in and around the borough. The project supplies furniture at low cost to people who could not otherwise afford it.

TRAID clothes recycling

We have partnered with TRAID to collect unwanted electrical waste, clothes and shoes from your home. You can book a collection online or by calling 020 8733 2595 and a driver will come and pick up directly from you.

RePaint

RePaint is one of the initiatives run from the Townmead Road Reuse and Recycling Centre. Rather than throwing paint away as rubbish, we collect unwanted but usable paint donated by residents for redistribution to community groups and people in receipt of benefits.

Donating paint

Have you got paint you no longer need? You can leave it with us at Townmead Road.

We need usable paint like	We cannot take
Emulsion	Paint stripper
Gloss	Thinners
Eggshell	Brush cleaners
Undercoat	Varnishes
Primer	Car paint
Masonry paint	Aerosols
Exterior paint	Paint over 10 years old or not in its original container

How to apply for paint

Paint is available free of charge to community groups, charities and voluntary organisations for use related to their activities. Paint is also available to people who are referred by our Community Services or other local support organisations. you can collect paint from Townmead Road from Monday to Friday, between 9am and 3pm.

Telephone: 020 8876 3281
Email mick.mallon@richmond.gov.uk (please put RePaint in the subject heading)

Reusable nappies

Did you know?

• That modern reusable nappies are very similar to disposables and as convenient to use.
• There is no need to use pins as they have 'velcro', poppers or ties to keep them in place.
• Modern cotton reusable nappies may be healthier for your baby and can save you a substantial amount of money.
• A wide variety of cloth nappies are now available with cute, colourful designs.

Disposable nappies are responsible for up to 4% of waste landfilled by the borough. This waste is expensive to dispose of and increases landfill, which contributes significantly to global warming.

Find out more about reusable nappies at Real Nappies for London.

Some local suppliers*

Name	Address	Telephone	Website/email	Service
Mothercare	Unit A1, Kew Retail Park, Mortlake Road, Kew, TW9 4AD	020 8878 3758	www.boots.com/mothercare	Nappy supplier
Nappy Ever After	Order online or by phone	020 7383 5115	www.nappyeverafter.co.uk	Nappy supplier
Number 1 for Nappies	Order online or by phone	07951 687730	www.numberonefornappies.co.uk	Nappy laundry
Twinkle Twinkle	Order online or by phone	0118 969 5550	www.twinkleontheweb.co.uk	Nappy supplier

* IMPORTANT - This is not an exhaustive list of suppliers nor does the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames endorse any particular supplier. You may purchase reusable nappies from any supplier you find or choose.

Junk mail

We offer simple steps to help reduce the amount of unwanted mail that comes through your door.

West London Waste Authority

Visit West London Waste Authority website to learn more about how to reduce waste and take action locally.