Bright Ideas - North Essex Scrap Scheme

Name	Bright Ideas Scrap Scheme
Geographic Area of Operation	Colchester
Recycling Project
Type of Material handled
Objectives and work of group	This scheme provides various groups such as schools, youth groups etc. with materials that can be used in arts & crafts. They collect waste from various businesses free of charge and these materials are provided to the various groups. Materials collected include all types of paper and card, tubes, straws, spools, inks and paints, fabric & leather offcuts, wool and string, containers, sacks, tubs and barrels, wood, MDF and plastic offcuts. Computer equipment is also gratefully accepted and distributed to suitable user groups.
National Contact Details (umbrella groups)	None
Local Contact Details	Kathy Gilmour, Bright Ideas Scrap Scheme, The Old Buoy Store, Hythe Quay, Colchester C02 8JF Tel/Fax: 01206 798113 Mobile: 07721 958019 E-mail: kathy_a_gilmour@hotmail.com schelerton@hotmail.com Langria_D@hotmail.com Website: http://www.bright-ideas-scrap-scheme.co.uk/
Special Features eg Social Inclusion
Membership Details	Eligibility: Schools, palygroups, nurseries and individuals that require materials that can be used in art and craft activities. Costs: Annual subscription depending on the size of the group. Benefits: Free materials that can be used in Art & Craft activities.
History
How else can you help group	Volunteers are required to collect materials and work in the warehouse.

"Don't Throw it Away - Give it to Play"

The Bñght Ideas Scrap Scheme is a resource centre, providing valuable art & craft materials to schools and community groups. It operates by collecting suitable waste and surplus materials donated by local businesses and supplying them to organisations which provide care, play and recreational activities.

How can your business benefit?

The main advantage to any business donating materials is saving money. Waste collection charges are increasing steadily and will continue to do so as landfill space is filled. By donating waste materials to a scrap scheme your business can reduce its waste and save on collection costs.

The Bnght Ideas Scrap Scheme provides a free collection service to all suppliers. Suitable materials will be collected from your premises at your convenience. By donating your waste you will be helping children to develop their imaginative skills as well as benefiting the environment by reducing the amount of waste requiring disposal.

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Last Updated 17/02/2007