The ReActon site, located at Stirling Road, is undergoing a transformation from a former waste and recycling facility into a hub for repair, reuse, and recycling
Ealing Council, in partnership with the West London Waste Authority, is set to host a groundbreaking Repair & Reuse event at the newly established ReActon site in Acton. Scheduled for Saturday, 29 March, the event aims to promote sustainability and reduce waste by offering local residents free repair services and educational sessions.
The ReActon site, located at Stirling Road, transforms a former waste and recycling facility into a hub for repair, reuse, and recycling. The upcoming event is just the beginning of a series of initiatives encouraging residents to adopt more sustainable practices.
The Repair & Reuse event, running from 10 am to 4 pm, offers a variety of activities aimed at reducing waste and promoting sustainability.
Ealing Repair Café will provide free hands-on textile repair sessions. Participants can book slots for specific activities: from 10 to 11 am, learn to make upcycled denim draft excluders; from 11 am to midday, discover techniques for repairing and mending textiles; and from 12 to 1 pm, create upcycled t-shirt bags.
West Central London Fixers will offer free electronics repair sessions, which require booking. Collect4Reuse’s trained mechanics will provide free bike repairs, and residents are encouraged to bring their bicycles for maintenance. Kapdaa – The Offcut Company will bring a mobile sorting machine to recycle textile waste, allowing residents to drop off their textile waste for recycling.
The council, together with West London Waste Authority, is in the process of transforming the former waste and recycling site in Stirling Road to create ‘ReActon’, a space for residents to repair, reuse and recycle electronics, bicycles, furniture, clothes and lots more.
A shop will be set up where residents can purchase secondhand bikes, furniture, and household items. Additionally, there will be a drop-off and collection area where residents can donate good-quality items such as furniture, clothes, household items, bicycles, decorations, garden equipment, and tools.
These items will be available for others to take home. However, electronic items will not be accepted, and staff will reserve the right to refuse items that do not meet quality standards.
While booking is required for the textiles and electronics repair sessions, participation in other activities is open to all. Residents are encouraged to bring their items and take part in the various sessions. Vehicles will not be allowed on the site to ensure safety and accessibility.
The ReActon site is being transformed into a permanent space for residents to repair, reuse, and recycle a wide range of items. A planning application has been submitted, with a determination date set for the end of April. The site will not accept household rubbish and recycling, but residents can still take these items to Greenford Road reuse and recycling centre or Abbey Road household reuse and recycling centre. The council plans to permanently open the ReActon site later this year. In the meantime, additional events are scheduled throughout the spring and summer, providing further opportunities for residents to reduce waste and learn sustainable practices.
“We are taking an innovative approach to waste by encouraging people to avoid creating it in the first place through reusing and repairing items instead. It is our ambition to become a net zero borough, which we cannot achieve without the support of our residents.”
Peter Mason Council leader
Council leader Peter Mason emphasised the innovative approach to waste management, stating, “We are taking an innovative approach to waste by encouraging people to avoid creating it in the first place through reusing and repairing items instead. Our ambition is to become a net zero borough, which we cannot achieve without the support of our residents. We encourage everyone to attend this event to learn how to reduce waste, contribute to sustainability, and positively impact our community and environment.”
Councillor Paul Driscoll, the council’s cabinet member for climate action, expressed excitement about the initiative, saying, “We are really excited to use the old Acton household waste site for this new initiative. This event will be the first of many provided to help residents learn to repair and reduce waste. I hope to see lots of you there.” The Repair & Reuse event at ReActon is a significant step towards a more sustainable future for the borough. Ealing Council aims to empower residents to take action against waste and contribute to a greener community by providing free repair services and educational opportunities.
