Scavenging to end for repair, reuse project
UP TO £25,000 will be spent on a charity-run repair and reuse service that will end scavenging at the Longue Hougue recycling site for now.
Go (Giving Opportunities to Guernsey's Young People), which has two shops on the Bridge, has teamed up with the States to launch the new service.
It trains young islanders with social and communication problems for work.
This will initially be on a six-month trial, but is intended to become permanent.
Go will receive items dropped off at the Longue Hougue recycling facility which are still in good condition or repairable. Any repairs or refurbishment will be carried out by Go and the items sold to help fund its activities.
It is hoped this will create new job opportunities and skills development for islanders with whom Go works.
Other local charities could also benefit if salvaged items can be passed on.
By involving local charity in the new scheme, the States is aiming to develop the reuse element of the site.
At present, anything not in good working order is sent for recycling or disposal.
Last year, more than 1,000 tonnes of materials were recycled through the site.
It is hoped more of this can be repaired or refurbished by the charity.
