From a Business

What does your business throw away that is clean, safe, and interesting?

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We are looking for items that have no value to you, but are treasures to us — punch outs, promo items, samples, surplus, obsolete materials — it’s hard to ask for things that we don't know exist! Smaller is better than larger, color is a bonus. Items must be clean and ready to be used by children.

 

We will come to your site and check materials, then pick up materials on a schedule convenient for you. We also receive donations by freight or mail. Over 180 businesses nationwide already save landfill costs and support children — join them and recycle with us.

 

We will not accept sharp objects or materials containing lead or phthalates — the plastic is harmful to children.

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Typical industrial materials accepted:

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• gasket scraps

• cuttings and punch-outs

• washers or part covers used in shipping

• fabric

• vinyl or leather scraps

• smooth wood and wood turnings

• colored paper

• surplus or outdated stock

• unusual packing material (no Styro worms, please)

• sturdy cardboard tubes

• samples and sample books

• foam pieces

• promotional materials — badges, magnets, misc.

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Questions? Contact our donation coordinator at recycled.materials@artsandscraps.org or call Dana at 313 - 658 - 9903 

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