Treasure Forest Abandoned Furniture Regeneration Center Introduction
Baozhilin is located at No. 439, Heshun Road, Beitun District, Taichung City. It is a resource recycling and reuse park established by the Environmental Protection Bureau of Taichung City Government. Abandoned furniture from citizens, including tables, chairs, beds, sofas, and cabinets, is refurbished and sold at around 40% to 60% of its market price, promoting sustainable recycling and showcasing the importance of conserving resources and protecting the Earth. Furthermore, Baozhilin is the first multifunctional environmental education park in the country. Businesses and furniture sales are open from 08:00 to 17:00 every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday to Saturday. It is closed on Wednesdays, Sundays, and national holidays, but the environmental park section is open all day. The contact number is (04) 2436-9702. The park has six main functions: 1. Furniture regeneration, inspection, and sales center; 2. Resource recycling art exhibition; 3. DIY classroom for resource recycling; 4. Promotion of environmental business and educational tours; 5. Recreational and leisure activities in the environmental park; 6. Exhibition and sale of second-hand items and appliance repair services. The park features artistic installations made from recycled materials, along with green lawns, a children's play area, small ponds, and colorful flower gardens, making it ideal for relaxation and exploration. Visitors can search for treasures and purchase regenerated furniture, experiencing the charm of Baozhilin, which may lead to unexpected discoveries. Services include resource recycling and reuse, environmental education experience courses on sustainable recycling, and creative woodworking DIY workshops. The furniture health inspection hospital was established in response to environmental protection and resource sustainability goals, assisting citizens in repairing usable furniture to extend its life cycle and reduce waste. Appointment services for the furniture health inspection hospital open on the first working day of every month, starting from 08:00, and are limited by appointment availability. The furniture display area and sales section showcase refurbished abandoned furniture, which is often quickly purchased. Recycled bicycles from the clean-up team also make a comeback and receive positive feedback from the public. The creative exhibition hall displays creative woodworking and furniture made from abandoned furniture materials, turning unusable items into various small creative products like business card holders, stools, park benches, fences, and mailboxes. The True Collection Museum features and sells vintage traditional furniture made of materials such as cypress, Taiwan cedar, and mahogany, which have been skillfully repaired by Baozhilin craftsmen, making these solid wood pieces beloved by the public. The second-hand items exhibition and sale center has been trialing the recycling of second-hand items since October 2005, including five main categories: toys, home decor, tableware, clothing, and books/magazines. After sorting by staff, items are put up for sale, and visitors are welcome to hunt for treasures! The appliance repair service accepts small malfunctioning appliances like fans, hair dryers, ovens, electric cookers, water dispensers, desk lamps, juicers, electric kettles, and heaters for repair. Users must register and fill out basic information, after which a technician will diagnose if the item can be repaired. The public will be notified by phone upon completion. A nominal processing fee of NT$50 is charged. The Baozhilin park applies a solar photovoltaic system and wind power to demonstrate energy-saving and carbon reduction practices, providing electricity for park lights and LED lights. A rainwater harvesting system collects rainwater for irrigating plants within the park.
