Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church (2400 NW 85th St) is set to host an electronic and Styrofoam recycling event and clothing drive this Saturday, November 15, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. The event provides an opportunity for Ballardites to clean out their closets and garages and keep unusable items out of the landfill.
Our Redeemer’s is partnering with Total Reclaim and are collecting old electronics, which includes anything with a battery or cord and (almost) anything metal working or not.
Items that will be accepted include computers, monitors, laptops, printers, computer parts, fax machines, scanners, modems, wires, toner cartridges, appliances, washers / dryers, refrigerators, water heaters, CD / DVD / VHS cassette players, speakers, televisions, and car batteries. Click here to check out the complete list of items.
The team will also be collecting clothing and shoes for The Bridge Care Center and Mary’s Place, and are looking especially for seasonal clothing (fall and winter).
The Bridge Care Center is a drop-in center for men and women experiencing homelessness and displacement in the Ballard area. Their work is about acknowledging that every person has value and meaning, and deserves to be treated with dignity. Mary’s Place empowers homeless women and children to reclaim their lives by providing shelter, nourishment, resources, healing and hope in a safe community.
Clean, white Styrofoam will also be collected at the event and taken to Styro Recycle. Please do not bring styrofoam that has been used for food and all tape and labels must be removed. Packing peanuts (in a bag or box with a lid) and clear bubble wrap also accepted. No hot tub covers will be accepted. Small donations to cover the cost of transport will also be gladly accepted.
All recycling services are free of charge. Our Redeemer’s high school youth will also be in attendance to collect donations to fund their service trip to Holden Village this winter.
To find out more information about the event click here.
