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Out with the old Before lifting that sledge hammer, plan out how to dispose of the original kitchen. If it is in good condition, selling is a great option. Try placing an ad on Gumtree or Facebook Marketplace. Rebekah Allison, a spokesperson for Gumtree, says, “You can find whole or parts of kitchens on Gumtree, along with different appliances. For those renovating, you should definitely consider selling or buying benchtops and cabinets to Yi help save some extra cash." Fridges, freezers, coffee machines, dishwashers and ovens also feature in the top 10 most listed items. To sell online, write accurate descriptions of the components with measurements. List the best features, highlighting near-new or on-trend items, and include plenty of images. Working with reuse centres and local tip q shops helps keep building materials out of The aim is to avoid sending landfill. Kirsten Junor, from creative reuse jas much of the old kitchen as centres Reverse Garbage NSW, says the key | possible to landfill while creating to donating a deconstructed kitchen is to consider all items. “A sink can be reused for play in an early childhood centre or at a community “Don't assume somebody isn’t garden, and handles can be repurposed for . . 3; 99 furniture or even making costumes,” she says. interested in what you don't need’ She suggests keeping relevant items together. Kirsten Junor, Reverse Garbage NSW “Bundle up drawer slides with the runners and put the screws in a labelled bag. Indicate goods and appliances — check with your the age on older materials, such as skirting local council. If using a trailer to transport boards, which is helpful for knowing if the paint —_ rubbish, make sure the load is covered and contains lead, and always take out the nails.” secured to meet legal requirements. Ask neighbours and friends if they would You could also consider leaving some like your cabinetry or materials. Many councils elements kerbside for council collection have a waste and recycling facility where you (check the local schedule first), or think can take material to separate into sections for about hiring a skip. Bunnings has a delivery/ recycling, from concrete and building materials —_ collection service for mobile skip bins in to electronic waste, lighting and globes, white some areas; ask at the Hire Shop*. > REUSABLE BUILDING MATERIALS Take care when pulling out these elements as they have potential to be valuable repurposing resources COUNTERTOPS mle) 135) DOORS & CABINET MOULDINGS Solid timber, Wall and base DRAWER FRONTS Pes Remove skirting marble, quartz or cabinets in good These are often Clean hinges with boards and door concrete can be condition can installed separately WD4O0 and polish trim with a pry bar, sanded, polished be reused or to cabinets and can handles, keeping take out the nails, or painted. If old repurposed for be sanded, painted the screws when then sand and paint benches are too other storage uses, or varnished. Keep removing them. before reinstalling. slim for modern, but dispose of runners, handles deeper cabinets, any deteriorating and screws LN consider joining chipboard. together. Unwanted paint and packaging them along the can be diverted from landfill and back to build a waterways, and recycled or turned wider island into energy. Visit paintback.com.au for benchtop. information and collection locations. bunnings.com.au |G) bunnings |(®) bunnings 67
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