City of Melville residents have a new and convenient way to keep quality household items out of landfill, thanks to a partnership between the City and Alinea’s ParaQuad Industries.
The City is proud to be the first local government in Western Australia to partner with ParaQuad Industries to promote and support household donations and bookable collections for reusable goods.
The initiative encourages residents to donate quality household goods, books and clothing that are clean, usable and in good condition in-line with the City’s goal of a clean, green and sustainable City for current and future generations.
As a NDIS registered provider of supported employment, ParaQuad Industries provides meaningful employment opportunities for people living with disabilities while helping divert valuable resources from landfill through reuse and recycling programs.
ParaQuad Industries collects and recycles significant volumes of donated goods each year, helping divert materials from landfill while supporting employment and training opportunities for people with disabilities.
Residents wishing to find out more and donate items can book a household collection at https://www.melvillecity.com.au/charitydonationcollections
Attribute the following comments to City of Melville Mayor Katy Mair:
“This partnership between the City of Melville and ParaQuad Industries delivers environmental and social benefits for the whole community.
"We are incredibly proud to be the first local government in Western Australia to partner with ParaQuad Industries and connect our residents with a service that makes it easier to donate items to be reused and repurposed. This partnership helps keep valuable resources in circulation and supports a more sustainable future.
“Items can be collected directly from residents' homes through ParaQuad Industries' household collection service. Donations are then sorted, reused and sold through ParaQuad Industries' network of op shops, supporting employment opportunities for people living with disabilities.
"Every donation also helps create meaningful employment opportunities for Western Australians living with disability. Residents can make a real difference to both people and the environment by choosing to donate.
"It's a practical example of the circular economy in action and how we are working towards our climate action goals by reducing waste to landfill and our vision of a Vibrant, Sustainable and Inclusive Melville.”
Image :City of Melville residents offered a new bookable household donation collection service that supports reuse, reduces landfill and creates meaningful employment opportunities. Left to right – City of Melville Mayor Katy Mair and Paraquad Industries staff Lead Resource Recovery Daniel Barry, Supported Employee Robert Stafford, Manager Richard Horne and Supported Employee Katie Hardwick