Locals will soon be able to fix broken household items for free, under a new council initiative aimed at reducing landfill and easing cost-of-living pressures.
A series of monthly community repair days will connect locals with skilled volunteers who can help restore everything from furniture and bikes to clothing and textiles.
The initiative is hosted by Noosa Council in partnership with the Reviva Reuse Shop at the Eumundi Road Resource Recovery Centre.
Residents will be able to bring in their damaged household items and have them repaired by skilled members of the local Men’s Shed, every fourth Thursday of the month, starting from March 26.
Expert textile repairers armed with sewing machines will also be on site to breathe new life into clothing and other fabric items.
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Council waste education and sustainability officer Emma Menzies said the events would be 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,” she 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.”
The Reviva Reuse Shop is located at Noosa Council’s Waste and Recycling Facility, 561 Eumundi Road, Doonan.
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 on March 26, April 23, May 28 and June 25, from from 10am to 2pm. Register online at Eventbrite.
