Thanks to funding from both The Big Lottery Fund administered by Arena (Business in the Community) and Environment & Heritage Service, we have developed a unique facility to refurbish electrical goods. Through this project we aim to raise public awareness of reuse and recycling issues, encourage active participation in protecting the environment and provide training and employment to the long-term unemployed and those from disadvantaged backgrounds.

The ARC project collects unwanted domestic white goods such as cookers, washing machines, dryers and small electrical items. We also provide a drop-off area for the public to bring unwanted items for recycling. Where possible, we will repair and refurbish goods for sale at low cost to lone parents, students, families and individuals on low incomes. Anything that cannot be reused will be recycled in accordance with the latest environmental protection legislation.

 

The project is both an Approved Authorised Treatment Facility (AATF) and Designated Collection Facility (DCF) and is approved by the Engineering Training Council (Northern Ireland) to deliver NVQ courses.

 

Did You Know? To date, the project has collected over 86 tonnes of "unwanted" appliances!

 

Please call us on 028 9260 2479 or email us at recycle@vslisburn.org.uk to arrange donation of your unwanted items. We will be happy to collect free of charge in the Lisburn area.

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