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ACSWMD “Reuse it or Lose It!” Program

Scott Beyer — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 16:01:09 +0000

Everyone knows the old saying “One person’s trash is another person’s treasure.” That rings especially true here in our area, where garage sales are common and useful items are exchanged, not wasted.

Residents of the District’s 19 member towns may bring household goods with some potential for reuse to the Reuse It or Lose It! program, where it may find a new home. Please bring only items that are usable in their current condition. Items under 20 lbs may be dropped off for free.* Fees of $1 and $3 apply for items weighing over 20 and 50 pounds.

In addition to household goods, District residents and businesses may also bring in usable building materials free of charge.* This includes lumber, pipes, hardware, windows, doors, or any other building material that still has some useful life left.

District businesses and residents are also welcome to take any household goods or building materials for free from the Reuse It or Lose It! program. Visit Reuse It or Lose It! at the District Transfer Station at 1223 Route 7 South, in Middlebury, just south of the U.S. Forest Service Ranger Station. The Transfer Station is open Mon-Fri from 7 AM to 3 PM, and Sat from 8 AM to 1 PM.

*Some restrictions apply. You may download the list of acceptance criteria for both household goods and building materials, or call us at 388-2333 to see if we can accept your reusable items.

Also see:

Vermont Business Materials Exchange (VBMX)
VBMeX’s goal is to minimize waste by fostering the exchange of reusable resources
Waste Reduction Assistance for Businesses
Construction and Demolition Debris

Give Your Unwanted Items New Life With Freecycle

Scott Beyer — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 17:01:00 +0000

The Freecycle Network is made up of 4,646 groups with 6,226,000 members across the globe. It’s a grassroots and entirely nonprofit movement of people who are giving (and getting) stuff for free in their own towns. It’s all about reuse and keeping good stuff out of landfills.

Each local group is moderated by a local volunteer , and membership is free. Join the Freecycle group for Adddison/Rutland County, or read answers to frequently asked questions about Freecycle.

Recycle/Reuse Clothing at Local Resale Shops

Scott Beyer — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 17:09:08 +0000

Although clothing is not accepted in the District’s Reuse It or Lose It! program, there are several local places where you can bring clothing and other items for reuse. Also, by shopping at these reuse stores, you close the recycling loop and help the local economy!

RetroWorks Reuse Shop

282 Boardman Street, Middlebury
Accepts clothing, textiles, and household goods.
Donations accepted Tues-Sat, 10 AM to 3 PM
Call 388-3608 for details.

Round Robin Upscale Resale Shop

Marbleworks, Maple Street, Middlebury
Accepts clothing and smaller household goods.
Donations accepted Mon-Sat, 9:30 AM to 5 PM
Call 388-6396 for details.

Neat Repeats

3 Bakery Lane, Middlebury
Accepts seasonal clothing and smaller household goods.
Donations accepted Mon-Sat, 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Call 388-4488 for details.

Urban Exchange

73 Main Street, Suite 2, Middlebury
Purchases higher-end seasonal clothing for local resale.
Clothing accepted Mon-Sat, 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Call 388-7058 for details.

Sweet Charity

141 Main Street, Vergennes
Accepts housewares, furniture, and books (they do not accept clothing, mattresses, appliances, encyclopedias, or sporting goods).
Donations accepted Mon-Sat, 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Call 877-6200 for details.

Your Turn Consignment Shop

151 Main Street, Vergennes
Accepts clothing and household goods.
Donations accepted Mon-Fri, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Sat, 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM
Call 877-3915 for details.

ReRun Fun at Palmer’s Garage

7027 Route 7, North Ferrisburgh
Consignment shop accepting toys, books, puzzles, games, and vintage items.
Items accepted Mon-Sat, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Call 425-2115 for details.