Recycling

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Image of four old sewing machines at Ystradgynlais Volunteer Centre Recycling depot

Image of a suite of table and chairs at Ystradgynlais Volunteer Centre Recycling depot

Image of an old Welsh dresser cabinet at Ystradgynlais Volunteer Centre Recycling depot

Recycling at Ystradgynlsis Volunteer Centre

Working with our communities to value the importance of the Three ‘Rs’ to protect our environment - Reduce, Reuse and Recycle

to promote and educate the environmental and economic benefits of reduce, reuse and recycle;
to conserve and protect the physical and natural environment through the reduction of waste and the promotion of sustainable waste management;
to re-purpose household and other goods for sale or use in the community.

What We Offer

We offer three main services

Volunteering

A vibrant and enriched community is where every person feels connected to their community through active participation in volunteer-related activities - YVC promotes.....

Recycling

Working with our communities to value the importance of the Three ‘Rs’ to protect our environment - Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. To promote and educate the environmental and.....

Foodbank

Our foodbank and outreach service helps people and families in need facing financial and other hardship as a result of Corona Virus. The Foodbank is based at the volunteer centre.

Recycling

The best thing about the recycling centre is uniting an object with someone who wants it, needs it and will cherish it. It's about helping a hard-pressed mum be able to buy her child a top with the label in, so they can fit in with their pals. It's about unlocking the potential of all the things that come in, with plenty of life left in them.

Close-up of children and adults making a cake

Volunteering

Finding time to chat to those who wish to is so important and rewarding all 'round.

Close-up of several tins of chicken noodle soup

Foodbank

We have lived in the Swansea Valley for 30 years and both of us have enjoyed the opportunity of working locally. The Upper Swansea Valley is a fabulous place to live and we love being part of our community.