Preparation for Reuse System In Alytus Region: TikoTiks and Mainukas reuse spots

In 2018 - 2019, the Alytus region developed a reuse infrastructure as part of the municipal waste management system, which includes 190 direct reuse points Mainukas in every sorting center and 1 preparation for reuse point TikoTiks. Mainukas points are designed to provide direct reuse, where residents can drop off unlimited number of unnecessary items, and others can pick up but no more than five items at once. Additionally, TikoTiks offers preparation for reuse activities, which includes repairing, cleaning, refurbishing items with defects received from Mainukas or directly from residents. These reuse activities are carried out by TikoTiks own staff or in collaboration with craftsmen and donated to charity organization or sold for a minimal fee.
Also, in 2021 started separate collection of textile waste in Alytus region. All collected textile waste goes to TikoTiks. Separated good quality textile is reusing in three ways: transporting to Africa/Asia, washing, ironing, and hanging up for reuse at TikoTiks and forwarding to produce industrial wipes. In response to residents' needs, TikoTiks has set up a small sewing factory where residents' clothes are repaired, or new products are sewn from unwanted textiles. As reuse is strongly linked to waste prevention, TikoTiks offers virtual and creative environmental education activities to develop responsible consumption skills and respect and responsibility towards the environment around us.