If you are interested in having a serviced drop-off site for food and goods or a manned site(s), Campus Recycling can help you organize this so it can be problem free and reduce waste while helping people in need.
If you are disposing of mattresses there are two companies that can come and recycle these items at the same rate or cheaper than landfilling them.
Yes, call any of the following organizations for pickups:
Friends and Neighbors (740) 667-0684
Goodwill (740) 592-4105
Mother Earth Community Thrift Store (740) 249-4143
New-to-You (740) 592-1842
ReStore Habitat for Humanity (740) 589-5865
ReUse Industries (740) 594-5103
About 80% of your stuff is reusable or recyclable. The following is a list of goods that can be donated, but it does not list everything possible.
Please discuss the type of items you plan to donate with the thrift store when you call to schedule a pick up. Each thrift store accepts various items: large furniture, clothing, food items and more. Call as far in advance as possible, thrift stores will be very busy the week before move-out!
No, definitely not. Services are also available to landlords and all residents of the city of Athens. This program is trying to maximize the amount of goods that are collected and redistributed to others within our community. All residents are encouraged to take advantage of move-out collection points and pickups.
The collection of reusables will reduce the amount of waste on-site in dumpsters. This will save money in waste disposal for landlords and allow for cleaner, more organized move-outs.
Landlords can call the above local nonprofit organizations for pick-ups of items left behind that are still useful. This service is available through the summer and entire year from most of the above organizations.