WHO KNEW There Are So Many Places in the Upper Valley to Take Unwanted Items for Reuse or Recycle?
I just completed a downsizing of our “stuff” for a move to a smaller placeand was surprised at how little ended up in the landfill. Here are some oft he places that I found extremely helpful in getting stuff to others who need it.
Replay Arts: 223 Maple St. White River Junction: replayarts.org Collects gently used arts and crafts supplies and redistributes them. I took old picture frames, markers, wrapping paper, and plastic bins there. NOTE: updated info: Here are the important dates for the rePlay Arts creative reuse art shop this winter:November 1-November 27: Stop by the shop at 223 Maple Street, WRJ to shop or donate, and check out our Holiday Sale! We are now open on Wednesdays from 12-6 and Saturdays from 10-4. Please note: we will close early at 4 PM on Wednesday 11/27 for Thanksgiving. November 28 – January 3: The shop will be closed during this time while we pack and move. If you have a crafting emergency and need to get your hands on some materials, do not hesitate to email us. Please reach out if you’d like to volunteer – we need all hands on deck! January 4, 2025: We will reopen - bigger and better - at 87 Maple Street, WRJ. Mark your calendar!
Gear Again: 93 S.Main St., White River Junction: Google: Gear Again. Consignment store for outdoor gear and apparel.
Apparel Impact: Apparelimpact.com <http://Apparelimpact.com> Bins around the Upper Valley (Hanover COOP,eg.) Collects textiles, clothes, shoes, belts, purses, bedding (not pillows), towels. Usable items are sold to support the business, and the rest are recycled.
Hanover, Upper Valley listservs: TO SUBSCRIBE OR UNSUBSCRIBE: Anyone can SUBSCRIBE to this group by sending a blank message to hanover-subscribe@lists.vitalcommunities.org For wider distribution, use one of these Upper Valley-wide lists:
events-uv@lists.vitalcommunities.org is for posts about any Upper Valley event, one-time or recurring, free or for a cost,
goods-uv@lists.vitalcommunities.org for goods or things for sale, wanted, or free,
servicesplus-uv@lists.vitalcommunities.org for Upper Valley SERVICES for sale, wanted, or free, plus any items that don’t fit under EVENTS or GOODS. One can post items for sale such as furniture, clothing, toys, equipment,even plants. I had about 15 responses to a post for a plant!
Cover Store and Home Repair: 158 S. Main St., White River Junction: coverhomerepair.org Accepts used building materials and furniture. Items are sold or used in weatherization and building projects. They also pick up items. Cover also has a bookstore where one can take used books.
Listen: 387 Miracle Mile, Lebanon, and 42 Maple, White River Junction.: listencs.org. Drop off donations of clothing, games, toys, accessories to wear or for home, as well as furniture. They pick up furniture donations.
Pink Alligator: 1 Glen Rd., West Lebanon: thepinkalligatornh.com Consignment shop for upscale women’s clothing.
Revolution: 26 N. Main St., White River Junction: shoptherev.com Consignment shop for women’s clothing.
Uplifting Thrifting L3C: 102 Railroad Row, White River Junction: Google: Uplifting Thrifting L3C Consignment shop. Items accepted for consignment are for store credit only. Proceeds go to charities.
The Collection: 25 S. Main, White River Junction: Google: The Collection consignment shop WRJ, VT Consignment shop for clothing.
Good luck with your downsizing!