Publications

				FRN Average Weights Click on the image on the left to download our average weights chart.

				Win-win The National Housing Federation and The Furniture Re-use Network have produced this new booklet outlining how social landlords and their tenants can reap enormous benefits by teaming up with a local furniture re-use organisation. The "Win-Win" handbook details how housing providers can refer customers to furniture re-use organisations, and how they can form or support these innovative community projects. The publication shows how furniture re-use organisations can also improve the chances of new tenants settling quickly into their new surroundings when moving into a property after being homeless, in care or living in temporary accommodation.

				Bulky Basics 2006 manual detailing in practical terms the requirements and standards for transforming a bulky waste service into one that includes re-use, either through local authority collections or at civic amenity sites. Aimed at helping all parties achieve an effective, economic and efficient service, while setting a high standard of customer service and maximising the potential for re-use and recycling. The manual is primarily aimed at furniture re-use organisations however it is also proving useful to local authority and waste management partners. This manual can be purchased from the FRN office.

				Fit for Re-use Good practice guide to operating an electrical appliance re-use, refurbishing and recycling facility. Developed in consultation with professionals from electrical and electronic servicing organisations, businesses and institutions in the community and private sector, to ensure organisations comply with government legislation and good practice. A high national standard will be achieved by following this guide.


				Loading up Good practice guide originally published in 1999 to help set up and run a community-based furniture re-use organisation. This is a comprehensive guide that includes information such as accounting systems and health and safety at work.

				National standards systems To be adopted by all FRN members; this document details a set of standards that guarantees a level of service in core functions. Included amongst other core functions are project monitoring and evaluation and collection of furniture.