In pictures: What are you throwing away?


New homes

Some items are saved from the landfill by the recycling operatives. Beside the pile of old waste stands a classic Remington typewriter, a stuffed tiger and some paintings.

The centre attempts to re-use as many items as possible, with furniture being used by local youth clubs and a prison. However, this is often done on an ad hoc basis, meaning some items of value don’t find a loving new home.

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