DONATE UNWANTED ITEMS

Buying, selling, and donating used items reduces waste and promotes recycling.  There are many organizations that distribute durable goods in usable condition.  Some of these organizations offer pick up services, others provide collection containers or provide resale facilities.  You can also buy or sell unwanted items through classified ads, community bulletin boards, consignment shops, and yard sales.

Many organizations such as schools, churches, YMCA's, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, senior citizen centers, and social service organizations have needs for such things as clothing, food, appliances, toys, office equipment, books, and audio-visual equipment.  They would be glad to have items in good working condition.  You will be saving valuable landfill space as well as precious natural resources while helping someone in need.

You can cut down on the amount of disposable materials by choosing products carefully when you shop.  Also, keep in mind that everyday items can have more than one use, and more than one user.  For instance, after reading a book or magazine, you can give it to someone else like a friend, nursing home, or hospital.

For more information about recycling programs in Cumberland County, please contact the Cumberland County Improvement Authority at 825-3700, or visit our Web site at www.ccia-net.com.