Croydon Appliance Reuse Centre
Croydon Appliance Reuse Centre (ARC) was formed in 2005. It provides a bulky waste (i.e. electrical appliances and furniture) collection service to Local Authorities, hotels, hospitals and businesses. While providing a quality collection service, it also aims to optimise the reuse potential of discarded items, thereby helping to avoid landfill as well as reducing the carbon emissions associated with production of new goods.
Selected appliances are refurbished and safety-tested within the ARC's workshops by skilled engineers. Furniture, both from donations and the collections service is safety checked and minor repairs made. Refurbished goods are sold direct through the showroom in Croydon to the general public, or via local charities. Special discounts are offered to those receiving benefits.
Croydon ARC provides training and employment opportunities for people in need, and offers a number of volunteer placement opportunities with many volunteers moving into paid employment with the ARC.
The ARC hosts and works closely with the Cherry Orchard Furniture Project, which is part of Croydon Social Services, providing work experience placements and training for people with learning and other disabilities.
Cherry Orchard Removal Services undertakes removals, house and rubbish clearances, particularly for the elderly or people with special needs. Working with local Councils and hospitals, it also moves furniture around in the home for people who for reasons of age or infirmity cannot do so themselves, or so that they can be discharged from hospital back into their own homes. Working closely with Age Concern Croydon they provide a sympathetic service for older people, moving their furniture and belongings to sheltered accommodation.
Croydon ARC has received a £50,000 loan from LRS to ease any cash flow problems arising from the commencement of service contracts with various Local Authorities.
Contact Details
Ray Barwick
T: 020 8662 8002
E: info1@arc-croydon.org.uk
W: http://www.arc-croydon.org.uk/
Eurocrown House
23 Grafton Road
Croydon
CRO 3RP