Pittsburgh's first Reuse Festival will take place on Saturday, August 11, 2012 from 10 AM - 2 PM at the South Side Works. This event offers the public an opportunity to redirect their useful, but unwanted items to nine local organizations that can put them to new purpose. There is no fee to donate. Donors may simply drive up, complete a basic form and direct their items to the appropriate organization. There will be an information and activity section to the event if you are interested in learning more about
the various projects. More information is available at http://www.zerowastepgh.org/reuse
The organizations include: Global Links, Construction Junction, Off the Floor, Pittsburgh Center For Creative Reuse, Goodwill, FreeRide, Pittsburgh Tote Bag Project, and the Animal Rescue League. and the Pennsylvania Resources Council.
Animal Rescue League http://www.animalrescue.org; - Canned fruit or vegetables and shelled nuts except peanuts (for wildlife center), Blankets (both shelter and wildlife center), Dog and cat crates or carriers
Construction Junction http://www.constructionjunction.org; – Useable building materials including Windows, Doors, Tile, Ceiling Fans and more.
Free Ride http://freeridepgh.org; - Bikes, Bike Parts, and Tools in working order-(especially screw drivers, wrenches and allen keys).
Goodwill http://www.goodwillswpa.org; – Gently used Clothing, Shoes, Houseware Items, Books, and Sporting Goods
Global Links http://www.globallinks.org; - Scrubs (gently-used, men’s/women’s), Nebulizers, Wheelchairs, Hearing Aids, Canes, Crutches, Walkers (folding), Shower Benches
Off the Floor http://offthefloorpittsburgh.org; – Kitchen Tables and Chairs, Dressers, End Tables, Bed Frames and Cribs.
Pittsburgh Center For Creative Reuse http://www.pccr.org; - Art and Craft supplies, School and office supplies, Artwork, Corks, and Fabric
Pittsburgh Tote Bag Project http://tote4pgh.com; - Tote bags, Backpacks, Messenger bags, Softsided briefcases, and gym bags (in new or in gently used condition), Conference "swag" of any type in new condition, and luggage
The event takes place at the surface lot near the intersection of 26 and Sydney at the South Side Works. Volunteers will be on hand to direct traffic. If you wish to park and visit the information area, please use the nearby parking garages or street parking as no vehicles can be left unattended in the donation area.
Please note that this is not a chemical collection or recycling event. If you have question about the items you'd like to donate, please call 412-488-7490 ext. 236.
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Thanks, Elaine, for a very helpful and informative list!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great idea! Will help many of us "downsize" for good causes.
ReplyDeleteBill Lewis
I wonder if the school district will be donating desk, doors, light fixtures, bookcases, chairs etc. To the causes or just dumping everything into a landfill.
ReplyDeleteLOL
You mean like Bethel did? Everything went to the dump. What a waste.
ReplyDeleteElaine
You can be sure our greedy administtrators won't stand still for putting their crummy old furniture into their shiney new digs fee sure. How gauche would that be?
ReplyDeleteCan't possibly expect these people to direct educating our kids from behind an old desk now can you?
And office chairs wear out incredibly fast in summer 28 hour work weeks.
Maybe the district could get a tax deduction donating the bad dirt we had to replace with expensive new dirt on the athletic building site.
ReplyDeleteA spot old boards were advised not to build a swimming pool on!
Now there is a prime example of educated people putting your hard earned money to the best use.
I suppose when you really think about it, their job performances did "exceed expectations."
Elaine is correct about what happened in Bethel. It should not be repeated. Residents and employees were appalled and furious that useful equipment, desks etc. were just destroyed.
ReplyDeleteI hope we do better here.