Some trash is not trash at all. There are items that people don’t use anymore but still have lots of value. It is wasteful to send these items to a dump.
Through a thrift shop, one mountain community helps the planet and its inhabitants.
This is a great way for items to be reused while also streamlining the waste stream.
Identifying a need
A transfer station is a facility that collects items from residents and businesses for disposal at a landfill located 30 miles away.
Runnings Springs’ transfer station is different from others in the county because it has a thrift shop called the Drop and Shop.
The thrift store takes items that were otherwise destined for landfill and cleans them up before putting them up for sale.
The store is used by locals to shop for the items they need. Drop and Shop is known for its great deals. People travel from all over the world to find something rare or unique at a low price.
All Around Win-Win
The thrift store at the transfer station is a huge success in many ways.
It keeps valuable items out of landfills so that nearby landfills don’t overflow.
Drop and Shop saves time, money, and effort for the municipality when it comes to transferring items to the landfill.
While there are certain items that need to go to the landfill, Drop and Shop has made it so that not as many items end up in the landfill.
Additional Solutions
A thrift store is a great option to reduce trash. Runnings Springs has proved that it works.
You can also reduce trash, promote your brand, or support your local municipality by using personalized recycled bags. These bags make recycling easier, especially for multi-family homes and apartments.
Reusable recycling bags replace the traditional bins used for curbside recycling programs. Residents can simply place items that they wish to recycle in the bag, and when it is full, the bag can be taken to a common collection point.
All of our reusable bags are designed to encourage residents to recycle.
The durable, water-resistant fabric is resistant to spills and has long handles that make it easy for you to hang, use a coat rack, or even wear the bag on your shoulder.
The bag’s bottom has a handle that makes it easy for you to empty the contents into a bin or dumpster.
Complete Customization
The best thing about reusable recycling bags? Their ability to be customized with your own artwork.
When it comes to recycling, confusion and lack of understanding are common obstacles. The bag will be more useful if you print helpful information and instructions right on it. The bag provides information that helps residents understand the rules and allows them to recycle.
To Help Your Community
Going green matters. It is important to keep items out of landfills and continue to use them by selling them at thrift stores or recycling them. Landfills cannot hold more than they can handle. It is wasteful to fill them with things that don’t belong.
Innovative solutions like our thrift shops and our reusable recycle bags streamline waste streams and help communities and the environment while conserving money as well as resources.
To get a custom quote for your custom-made reusable recycling bags, call us or submit a request for a quote.
