Halloween Costume Swap Taking Place at ReActon Circular Hub
Spooky theme to recycling event at Stirling Road venue
Get a different costume for trick or treating this year. Picture: Ealing Council
October 16, 2025
Residents are invited to attend a Halloween themed October Reuse and Recycling event at the ReActon Circular Hub on Stirling Road.
at. The event 0n Saturday, 25 October, from 11 am to 2 pm is part of a wider initiative to promote sustainable living through reuse, repair, and recycling, and is supported by Ealing Council and West London Waste.
The October event will feature a children’s Halloween costume swap, encouraging families to reuse seasonal outfits rather than purchase new ones. Attendees can also take part in a school uniform free shop and swap, where up to four items per child can be picked up free of charge. Donations of clean, good-condition uniforms are welcome but not required.
Additional activities include:
- Free bike checks to promote safe and sustainable travel
- Free household paint for DIY projects
- Drop-off stations for:
- Clothes and clothes hangers
- Small electronic waste (items that fit into a standard plastic bag)
- TerraCycle recycling streams
- Free food waste bins (limited availability)
Held at the ReActon Circular Hub, the venue is a dedicated community space designed to support circular economy practices. It offers facilities for repair workshops, reuse activities, and educational events focused on reducing waste. The hub is easily accessible from Acton Town and North Acton stations and includes indoor and outdoor areas suitable for family-friendly gatherings.
The event aims to support local families, reduce textile and electronic waste, and make reuse more accessible. Organisers encourage visitors to bring items they no longer need and explore practical ways to extend the life of household goods.
ReActon is the former council recycling site located on Stirling Road, (W3 8DJ).
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