TWO new reuse shops will open this Saturday, March 14, at the Wallan and Seymour Resource Recovery Centres.
Mitchell Shire Council (MSC) is partnering with Resource Recovery Australia (RRA), a national not-for-profit social enterprise and registered charity, to launch two Reviva Reuse Shops in the community.
According to the RRA website, the shops will offer quality second-hand goods rescued before reaching landfill. Items may include furniture, homewares, books, toys, tools, garden equipment and more. All electrical products will be tested and tagged to ensure they meet safety standards.
MSC Mayor John Dougall said these shops will help residents reduce waste, choose more sustainable shopping options and keep valuable materials circulating within the community.
“These shops will deliver real environmental and social benefits for our community,” Cr Dougall said.
“We’re excited to see locals discover some great treasures while supporting a more sustainable future for our shire.”
The Seymour Resource Recovery Centre will host its first Reviva Reuse Shop, while the Wallan reuse shop will reopen and increase its operating hours. Both locations will welcome customers Thursday to Sunday, from 10am to 4pm.
RRA General Manager Matt Curtis said the partnership with MSC reflects a shared commitment to practical sustainability and community development.
“Every item we rescue and resell is one less thing going to landfill, and one more opportunity to support local jobs,” Mr Curtis said.
“We’re excited to work with Mitchell Shire Council to create welcoming Reviva Reuse Shops that deliver environmental and social benefits to residents in Wallan and Seymour.”
The council also said the project will deliver important social benefits. Through RRA’s #WASTE2WAGES model, up to nine new jobs will be created across the two sites, with a strong focus on supporting people who experience barriers to employment.
RRA currently operates Reviva Reuse Shops in New South Wales, Queensland, and the Northern Territory, making the two Mitchell Shire locations the first in Victoria.
