Reuse and recycling are important elements of the waste hierarchy, and are transposed into law in the
UK under the revised Waste Framework Directive. Reuse and recycling activities support local reuse
organisations. These private and third sector organisations benefit by gaining access to larger
quantities and potentially better quality, bulky items in order to meet the demands of their clients and
customers. These benefits and the community involvement it brings cut across more than one local
authority department.