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A Carmarthenshire reuse project is offering free collection of washing machines, electric cookers, tumble dryers and dishwashers for a limited time only. Gwyn i Wyrdd (white to green) usually charges £10 to collect up to three appliances – but from June 1 to July 29 they will collect for free. The unwanted electrical appliances are taken to the workshop in Cross Hands where they are repaired and cleaned and then sold on. As well as promoting repair, reuse and recycling, the scheme provides opportunities for training for adults with disabilities and individuals seeking work experience and training. Executive Board Member for the Environment Cllr Hazel Evans said: “It is such a waste to buy something new when it can easily be repaired. This is an excellent project which is providing a free collection of white goods that people no longer want, jobs and training for those that need it, and quality electrical appliances at reasonable prices.” All appliances are repaired and tested to Bri...

A white goods reuse project is proving popular since it launched in Carmarthenshire last October. The Gwyn i Wyrdd project collects unwanted electrical appliances such as cookers, tumble dryers, dishwashers and washing machines for free. They are then repaired, cleaned and then sold. In the first three months of this year the project, which is based in Cross Hands, has collected nearly 10 tonnes of donated appliances. Carmarthenshire County Council’s Executive Board Member for Social Care Cllr Jane Tremlett said: “It’s great to see that this project is obviously proving popular to households in the county. It not only provides affordable and safely repaired white goods it also offers the chance for people to learn new skills.” As well as promoting repair, reuse and recycling, the scheme provides opportunities for training for people who have struggled to gain employment because of mental health, substance misuse, chronic health condition, or because of a learning or physical disabili...