Published on Wednesday, 7 September 2022 at 10:47:51 AM
Customers and staff alike came together last week to celebrate one year of the former tip shop being under City management.
Now known as the Bowerbird, the reuse facility has been embraced by the local community.
City of Greater Geraldton Mayor Shane Van Styn lauded the facility as a success.
“The Bowerbird team work tirelessly to assist customers and they should be proud of their achievements,” he said.
“In just one year of operation the Bowerbird has served 17,190 customers and diverted a whopping 50,000 items from landfill.
“This kind of diversion is not only a boon for the environment and for savvy customers chasing a bargain, but it also increases life expectancy of the landfill.
“The more we can reduce and reuse, the more everybody wins!”
The City took over operation of what was then known as the ‘Tip Shop’ from MEEDAC in early 2021 as part of a two year trial.
The facility officially reopened with its bright blue facade and new name on Monday 30 August 2021.
Conveniently located on the way into the Meru Landfill facility, people are encouraged to call into the Bowerbird first to donate any items that would otherwise be thrown away.
Items accepted include furniture, household electrical appliances, tools, building materials, crockery, bric-a-brac and more.
The Bowerbird is open from 9am until 3pm Wednesday to Monday (closed Tuesday).
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