Building Materials Resource Center (BMRC), Boston

Accepts donations of quality, used building materials for resale to low- and middle-income homeowners.
BMRC web site

ReCONNstruction Center

Connecticut-based materials reuse organization salvages unwanted but perfectly good building materials and resells them at affordable prices.
ReCONNstruction web site

ReStore Home Improvement Center

Springfield-based ReStore accepts unwanted home improvement materials and sells them to the public.
ReStore web site

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Charity America

Unites donors with charities from across the nation.
Charity America web site

Computers for Schools

An association of computer refurbishers that reconditions donated computer equipment for education use and places it in schools.
PCs for Schools web site

Goodwill Industries

Lists Goodwill Industries locations that take donations of newer televisions and computers.
Goodwill web site

National Cristina Foundation

Accepts donated computers to give to people with disabilities and others at risk.
Cristina Foundation web site

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Food Donation Resources

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Recycling & Reuse Assistance for Supermarkets

Web page

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Big Brother Big Sister Foundation

Non-profit orgnaization that collects donations of clothing and small household items door-to-door in more than 200 Massachusetts communities.
Big Brother Big Sister web site

Building Materials

See Construction Materials

City of Newton WasteNot

Gives residents a convenient way to sell, trade, or donate items they would otherwise throw away.
WasteNot web site

Cradles to Crayons

Accepts new and gently-used children's clothing, books, toys, baby items, and school supplies.
Cradles to Crayons web site

Craig's List

Buy, sell, or give away a wide range of household goods in your own region for free.

Boston/Eastern MA
Craigslist Boston web site

Cape Cod
Craigslist Cape Cod web site

Western MA
Craigslist Western Massachusetts web site

Worcester/Central MA
Craigslist Worcester web site

FreeCycle

A grassroots, non-profit materials exchange.
FreeCycle web site

National Association of Resale & Thrift Shops

Membership organization representing thrift shop owners. Includes a shopping guide.
NARTS web site

Post and find items to reuse, recycle, and refurbish.
Throwplace web site

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Obtaining State Surplus Equipment and Furniture

Tips for Massachusetts Municipalities and Non-Profits
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Surplus Equipment Wish List for Municipalities

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IRN: The Recycling Network

Cooperative that helps  public and private organizations across New England achieve better efficiency and cost savings through waste minimization and recycling.
IRN web site

Treasure From Trash: Toolkit for College Move-Out Reuse Projects

Web page

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California Integrated Waste Management Board: Reuse Links

A sampling of reuse opportunities in California and across the country.
CIWMB web site

Dump & Run

Non-profit organization that organizes "Move Out and Reuse Sales" for colleges and universities.
Dump and Run web site

Inform Community Waste Prevention Tool Kit

Resource that helps community leaders and grassroots environmental organizations implement effective local solid waste prevention programs.
Inform Inc. web site

New York City WasteLess

Promotes waste prevention, reuse, and recycling.
NYC WasteLess web site

Northeast Recycling Council (NERC)

List of materials exchanges in the Northeast.
NERC web site

Reuse Development Organization (ReDo)

Organization of national leaders who operate model reuse efforts that recover thousands of tons of building materials, equipment, furniture, food, and industrial materials.
ReDo web site

Where does it all go?

Thanks, Massachusetts, for not throwing it all away! Massachusetts residents recycle over 500,000 tons each year. This is made possible with the help of more than 1,400 Massachusetts businesses that collect, process or use these materials to manufacture new products. Find out what businesses recycle here in the Commonwealth!

Web page

World Reuse, Repair & Recycling Association

Supports legitimate reuse, repair, and recycling businesses overseas through U.S. suppliers who maintain high standards of quality.
WR3A web site

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Listing of materials exchanges across the country.
US EPA web site

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