Think that old chair with the wonky leg is beyond saving? Or your favourite dress with a tear is destined for the bin? Think again - help is now at hand.
Noosa residents can save money and keep usable items out of landfill thanks to a new series of free community Repair Days, hosted by Noosa Council in partnership with the Reviva Reuse Shop at the Eumundi Road Resource Recovery Centre.
Starting Thursday 26 March and continuing every fourth Thursday of the month, residents can bring in their damaged household items and have them repaired by skilled members of the local Men's Shed.
Expert textile repairers armed with sewing machines will also be on site to breathe new life into clothing and other fabric items.
Council's Waste Education and Sustainability Officer, Emma Menzies, said the events are a practical way for the community to reduce waste.
"Not only will you be doing your bit for the environment by avoiding contributing unnecessarily to landfill, you'll save yourself money replacing items that aren't ready for the bin," Ms Menzies said.
"Whether it's a wobbly chair, that favourite shirt with a tear, or a bike that's seen better days, we'll do our best to help repair it and spare it from landfill."
There is no cost to attend the Repair Days or have items repaired, but registration is essential. Registrations are now open for the next four sessions, running from 10am to 2pm on:
- 26 March
- 23 April
- 28 May
- 25 June
Register online at https://bit.ly/4khCY5u
The Reviva Reuse Shop is located at Noosa Council's Waste and Recycling Facility, 561 Eumundi Road, Doonan.
Noosa Council Waste Education and Sustainability Officer Emma Menzies on the upcoming free Repair Days:
Free-repair-days-Emma-Menzies.mp3
