Solution proposed by : Bernadette Gottvalles
Ekolo Mundo does not control the feasibility or viability of the proposed solutions
Structure : La Rafistolerie
France
Castanet-Tolosan
Occitanie
Difficulty level :
The La Rafistolerie association operates a resource center in Castanet-Tolosan, based on the model of the National Network of Resource and Recycling Centers.
Our goal is to help protect the environment by creating jobs and fostering social connections in the Sicoval region through the reuse of items.
COLLECTION
Collections at Recycling Centers
Every Friday morning, we collect your donations at the Labège and Montgiscard recycling centers in the containers designated for reuse. In 2023, we returned more than 7.7 metric tons of items to the reuse cycle.
Collections by Appointment
On an ad hoc basis, if you’re unable to come in person, the Rafistolerie team can come to your home to collect items, provided they’re of interest to us (for resale as-is, for our internal use, or as raw materials for upcycling).
Drop-offs at La Rafistolerie
(courtyard side): Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00
p.m. Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
STORE
In our charity shop, you’ll find secondhand items that we’ve carefully selected, then cleaned, repaired, or repurposed to give them a new lease on life.
It is located near the parking
lot Tuesday–Wednesday–Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30
p.m. Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
13 sections in our shop
Active Living Bicycle and rollerblade gear and protective gear, balance bikes, snowshoes, balls, dumbbells, camping gear… | DIY Car accessories, hand tools, electrical supplies, hardware, paint, plumbing supplies… | Crafts Books and craft kits, canvases, paints, beads, balls of yarn, thread, ribbons… |
Cooking Plates, glasses, cutlery, bowls, mugs, tea or coffee sets, teapots, coffee makers and sets, serving dishes or baking dishes, glass jars… | Decor Light fixtures, vases, knickknacks, antiques, picture frames, paintings, candles, mirrors… | Childcare Baby care accessories, diaper bags, bottle dryers, changing tables, travel cribs… |
Gardening Pots, planters, saucers, hand tools, gardening supplies, baskets…
| Play Costumes, building blocks, board games, role-playing games, toys for toddlers… | Reading Books for all ages, CDs, DVDs, vinyl records, video games, musical instruments, stationery: notebooks… |
Riding Kids’ and adults’ bikes, scooters, rollerblades, skateboards…
| Connect Small appliances: vacuum cleaners, coffee makers, lighting fixtures, kettles, cameras… | Furnish Small furniture: chairs, armchairs, stools, tables, coffee tables, desks, cabinets… |
Accessorize Leather goods: bags, backpacks, suitcases, scarves, jewelry, sunglasses, hats, belts, home linens | ||
Special
Sales We hold a big clearance sale in our store every spring and fall. All items in the store are half price on that day (discount applied at checkout), which allows us to clear out all the items we have in the workshop and restock the store.
