West Lakeland Township
Minnesota
Reducing Waste Through ReuseReduction 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:
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 the conveniently located thrift store locations that accept most items in usable condition.
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 (click on name) to arrange for pick-up. Items are sold by the pound to raise money for the non-profit.
Post Online to Give Away or Sell
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