All Things Recycling
Lakeland Upped the Ante in Recycling Endeavors
FACT: 85% of all clothing ends up in landfills, while only 15% is recycled or donated.
Starting in November of 2017, the City of Lakeland partnered with Simple Recycling to provide residents a free curbside soft-textile collection program that allows you to recycle these items on your normal recycling pick-up day.
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REDUCING WASTE THROUGH REUSE
Reduction of trash is all about making less, using less and reusing things as many times as possible before throwing it in the garbage.There are many reasons to reduce waste, including:
> Protection and preservation of resources, like air, fossil fuels and water
> Saving money on trash disposal and processing. A smaller cart saves you money and helps the Earth.
Donating or Disposing of Reusable Items
If it is good enough to give to a friend, and you wish to donate your item, it will be gratefully accepted at one of the local thrift stores or drop boxes around town.
Before you throw it away, save yourself money and help the environment by using one of the following methods:
Drop Off Your Items
Below is a list of conveniently located thrift store locations that accept most items in usable condition.
- Goodwill Industries 5980 Krueger Ln, Oak Park Heights · 651.439.0097
- Valley Outreach, 1911 Curve Crest Blvd, Stillwater (Accepts clothing, shoes & accessories of all sizes)
Drop-boxes, sponsored by various organizations, are located throughout the community. While these drop-boxes are convenient and charitable, they are not usually locally based. Be sure you know where the goods go. Many are transported overseas.
Curbside Donation
Call or go Online to arrange for pick-up. Items are sold by the pound to raise money for the non-profit organization.
* Salvation Army 1.800.SA.TRUCK
* Disabled American Vets (DAV) 651.487.2002
* Epilepsy Foundation of MN 651.287.2300
* Lupus Foundation Donations 1.888.445.8787
Post Online to Give Away or Sell
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