The ballet of cars and vans entering and leaving the waste disposal center is incessant as the start of the school year approaches. Many unload old furniture, scrap metal, or grass and branches. At the end of the course where everyone throws their rubbish, a white room has been open for a few weeks. It is a point of reuse of waste. Understand, a place where one can bring the objects which can still be repaired.
We take almost everything
In this room, there are strollers, scooters, chandeliers, books, games for children… and even skis! “We take almost everything“launches Ottman Bourhaba, employee of the waste collection centre. “People are simply asked if the donated objects are not defective“. Users do not jostle in front of the white room, but some of them come to donate material they thought they would throw away. “This is the first time I’ve seen this and that’s a good thing“Smiles Jacques, who has come to drop off a waffle maker and a bathroom heater.
Benefit other children
Same thing for François, who arrives with several bicycles and plastic toys lying around in the back of his garage. “It’s always good to give objects a second life, especially if it’s for other children to enjoy.“he acknowledges. This waste reuse point “is regularly full” says Ottman Bourhaba. These objects thus recovered are then entrusted to the Emmaüs association, which is responsible for restoring them.