DIY stores B&Q operate a community re-use scheme through all its branches in the UK. The scheme donates unsellable products and materials for re-use by local schools, other educational institutions and community groups, for the benefit of the community and the environment. The types of material includes:
- Wood, including off cuts and single use pallets
- Plastic plant pots and trays
- Damaged or part filled cans of paint.
- Broken tiles and slabs
- Ends of wallpaper rolls
- Plants that are not in peak condition and other compostable materials
- Old products that have been written off
If your charity, community group, college or school would like to find out more, contact your local store and ask to speak to a duty manager. Your details will be added to their database of community groups. When a B&Q store has something to donate, they will use this list to get in touch with groups in their area. It is expected that materials donated will not be sold on – and that the group collecting will take responsibility for responsible disposal if necessary.
The community groups they have worked with on the re-use scheme have included:
- Community garden projects
- Registered charities
- Schools and colleges
- Community Repaint
- Youth groups, Scouts and Guides
- Hospices
- Preschool groups and registered child minders
For further information