Big clear-out of re-useable materials

Volunteers Ann Handley (left) and Melinda Hatherly clear out items from Sustainable Whanganui's Nik Nak Nook. Photo/Supplied

The Sustainable Whanganui Trust's Nik Nak Nook is full of oddities and treasures lovingly dropped off for others to enjoy - but their time is up.

Everything is going for a song in the next two weeks.

The Re-use Academy behind the Whanganui Resource Recovery Centre is clearing out rooms to make space for materials in greater demand.

It has carpet tiles from the Davis Library, seats from the Royal Wanganui Opera House, toys, antique lampshades, games, sports gear, cake tins, suitcases and other heritage items.

More mundane items are crockery, magazines, jars and bottles, sewing and craft materials, magazines, newspaper, cardboard and egg cartons.

People taking items to re-use are usually asked for a koha, but this week and next some items will be free.

For example, the Pot Spot's plastic pots and the Plastic Fantastic room's containers and lids are being turfed out regardless.

Donations received go toward the day-to-day running of the Whanganui Environment Base and the the trust's projects in the community.

"It's a win-win for everybody. We get a little bit of money, people get cheap materials and it all helps the environment," trust secretary Margi Keys said.

The Whanganui Environment Base is open 10am-4pm Monday to Friday, and 10am- noon at 83 Maria Place.