Recycling - Islay & Jura Group

We are looking at some new signage – please let us know what you think…

David Protherough — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 13:15:38 +0000

We are keen to make sure our signage is appealing and relevant to people, communities and businesses on Islay and Jura. Please take a look at some of the options we are considering and let us know what you think: ReJig … Continue reading →

Winter Opening Hours

David Protherough — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 13:00:25 +0000

With the nights drawing in we are now closing the Reuse Shop at 4pm until further notice.

Still plenty of time to grab some margins in time for Christmas and don’t forget our Christmas Bazaar this Saturday 1pm to 4pm. We will be stacked full of Christmas decorations and gifts etc.!!

Coming Soon!!

David Protherough — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:56:30 +0000

We will soon be opening a Reused Clothing and Bric-a-Brac shop in Shore Street, Bowmore. Please watch this space for details of the Grand Opening in early 2012.

Re-JIG delighted by the news!

David Protherough — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 15:01:00 +0000

As you can imagine the Directors and staff are delighted by this recent announcement that enables them to continue to provide recycling on Islay and Jura.

Our new target for this revised agreement is 72 tonnes of cans, plastic (of all types; bottles, containers and film/bags) and tetra packs. In order to achieve this target we still need your support by making full use of the red bag scheme and the recycling banks in the villages.

Re-JIG will still continue to empty the textile recycling points and also accept items of RE-USEABLE furniture, clothing and bric-a-brac at its reuse centre at Whin Park. If it can be used again WE will accept it!

BUT PLEASE do not leave items outside the shop when we are closed as with the bad weather it gets spoilt before anyone arrives to take it in. We are open to accept items from 9am Monday to Friday until 5pm and the shop is open between 9.30 and 4.30 Monday to Friday and alternate Saturdays 1 to 4pm.

Recycling service maintained on Islay and Jura

David Protherough — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 13:30:27 +0000

Press release from Argyll and Bute Council dated 8th September 2011.

The full recycling service on Islay and Jura is to be continued after Argyll and Bute Council and local organisation Re-JIG reached agreement on working together in the future.

The news means that Re-JIG will continue to provide all the services it has offered in the past, from sorting kerbside collections to collecting and selling unwanted furniture, household goods, books and clothes.

Councillor Robin Currie, Argyll and Bute’s spokesperson for rural and island affairs, housing and Gaelic and an Islay resident himself, said the news would be welcomed across the island communities.

“I am delighted that, following ongoing discussions over the last six months, we have now agreed a way forward which offers best value in terms of service delivery, both for the council and for Re-JIG,” he said.

“The news that the current service is to be maintained will I am sure be welcomed by everyone who is familiar with Re-JIG’s work.”

Re-JIG seeks to engage local communities and especially young people in the value of reducing, reusing and recycling materials which are commonly discarded.

It delivers key environmental messages, provides practical support for communities, involves young people through initiatives in local schools and youth groups and funds community groups by arranging beach cleans and paying out on the weight of rubbish gathered.

Re-JIG’s David Protherough said: “We are delighted to be offered this on-going contract to provide part of the recycling solution for Islay and Jura working in partnership with Argyll and Bute Council’s local team, helping to keep Islay and Jura Green and Clean. It also gives us the viability to maintain the re-use activities which are hugely popular within the community.”

Re-JIG’s red bag kerbside recycling scheme – for cans, any plastic containers and tetra packs – will continue to be collected fortnightly.

Re-JIG also operates a furniture and textile reuse project from its premises at Bridgend on Islay. Many items donated are sold in its reuse shop

Increase Recycling & Reduce Landfill!

David Protherough — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 13:59:38 +0000

The RED Bag scheme is important in reducing what goes to landfill. HELP Re-JIG Recycle more by using it every fortnight.

Not sure what to put in the RED Bag? Phone 810880 for more information!