“All of these items will be sold to the public at bargain prices through the ReStore,” said Jim Phillips, Wicomico CountyReStore manager. “Profits go toward the construction of affordable housing for low-income residents. The process keeps these items out of landfills, ensuring that they’re all either recycled or reused.”
DNR Regional Forester Kip Powers got the inspiration when he noticed many items in the house could be reused. He contacted Habitat for Humanity about the possibility of recycling the salvaged goods.
Powers made arrangements so State Forest staff could work with Habitat to collect the goods. Items that could not be sold were taken to a metal recycling center.
Habitat for Humanity of Wicomico County has completed 60 houses and has started on the 61st. “TheReStore depends on the generosity of folks like Kip and the Forest Service to provide homes for those who need them most,” said Phillips.
For more on Habitat for Humanity, or to donate, call 410-546-1551 or visit www.habitat.org.
I wish someone would take all of my junk.
ReplyDeleteAh, but is it junk, or something barely used that is no longer needed...
ReplyDeleteThey are NOT bargin prices! That place is over priced $150 bucks for a 1997 stove. A roll of carpet was $300. you can buy a remenant from somewhere or at Ollies cheaper than their prices and its new not used.
ReplyDeleteI used to shop there all the time. Haven't seen any deals there since they moved to their present location. I keep trying.
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