Published on Friday, 10 January 2025 at 4:50:21 PM
The City is proud to announce its new partnership with Workpower, who have been engaged to manage and operate the new City of Busselton Reuse Shop at the Busselton Waste Transfer Station on Rendezvous Road.
Supported by the State Government, through a grant of $150,000 from the Waste Authority of Western Australia, the reuse shop opened to the public this week, with a range of previously loved items in a great condition, ready to be sold at affordable prices. Not only does reselling these items, too good to be thrown, mean that they won’t end up in landfill, it supports Workpower, a community not-for-profit organisation providing opportunities for people with disability. The partnership will create ongoing meaningful employment opportunities with a diversity of job roles and will encourage positive interactions with local community.
City of Busselton Mayor, Phill Cronin said: “This is a wonderful initiative that offers genuine local employment opportunities and retail with a difference, all while promoting the sustainable practice of diverting waste from landfill.”
“Workpower provide a proven model, with reuse shops in Balcatta, Tamala Park and Kalamunda. Whether you are an artist, upcycler, looking to kit your home out or simply after a bargain, the reuse shop is a treasure trove of items looking for a new home.”
Workpower CEO, Lee Broomhall said: “We’re delighted to partner with the City of Busselton to launch this new reuse shop and create further employment opportunities for people with disability in the region.”
“This is our fourth reuse shop and the first located outside the metropolitan area, marking an exciting milestone for Workpower. Reuse shops play an important role in effective waste management, diverting tonnes of reusable items from landfill and giving them a second life or purpose.”
“The skills and experience gained through working at our reuse shops provide people with disability a strong foundation in retail and waste management. This also adds to the diverse range of services that the Workpower Busselton team provides to local businesses and industries.”
Over the coming months City officers and the Workpower team will commence assessing and selling lightly used household items that have a saleable value. While waste disposal fees will still apply to any goods presented at the Busselton Waste Transfer Station, all proceeds from the sale of the goods will be used to offset costs, including the ongoing employment of Workpower staff, while reducing landfill.
The City of Busselton Reuse Shop will be open:
Thursday – Friday: 9.00am – 3.00pm
Saturday – Sunday: 10.00am – 2.00pm
To find out more about the reuse shop and the service its provides, visit the City’s or Workpower’s website.
Objectives outlined in this statement are aligned with the City of Busselton’s Council Plan (2024 - 2034) Key Theme Environment – An environment that is valued, conserved and able to be enjoyed by current and future generations. This statement also aligns with Workpower’s vision – People choose us to create a world of opportunity.
Ends. Media enquiries can be directed to: City of Busselton pr@busselton.wa.gov.au and Workpower Marketing and Communications jamie.forsyth@workpower.asn.au
Photos provided for general use: City of Busselton Reuse Shop; and Workpower's team.
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