Clothing and Textile Recycling Drive–Saturday November 22, 2014!

On Saturday, November 22nd, SalemRecycles will host  the fourth annual textile recycling drive at Riley Plaza  parking lot from 8 am - 3 pm.  The parking lot is directly across from the Salem Post Office at 2 Margin Street.  Just look for a big Goodwill truck.  So just drive in and drop off your textiles.  You will be helped by a group of enthusiastic SalemRecycles volunteers.

What can you recycle?  Clothing, sneakers, shoes, boots, slippers, belts, ties, purses, pillows, bedding (comforters, sheets, blankets), table linens, stuffed animals and draperies/curtains. Items can be in almost any condition.  Moth-eaten, torn, and stained fabrics are reusable. However, they must be clean and dry to be accepted.

What is not allowed?  NO carpets, NO rugs, NO bric-a-brac, NO oil rags, and absolutely NO wet or mildewed items.

24 Norman Street residents take note that this event may affect parking access to some parts of Riley Plaza.

Questions?  Please call - 978-619-5679 or go to: www.salem.com/recycling or greensalem.com/events.

Consider Donating to LIFEBRIDGE

Trustee Nate Gravel attended a Salem Chamber of Commerce event recently and met a few people who work for the Lifebridge Thrift Shop on Canal Street.  The thrift shop takes donations of household items, furniture, and clothing from the public and sells the donated items. 
The proceeds go to programs, food, and shelter for Salem’s homeless.

He wanted to get the word out about Lifebridge through the blog.  Nate says "I see a lot of quality items end up in the dumpster as people move in and out of the building, and I think that these items could and should ultimately donated."  Would you be willing to help spread the word?  Condo residents could contact Nate to coordinate donations. You can reach Nate through Markwood Management at 781-639-4080.

To learn more about Lifebridge’s operation, please take a look at their website: www.lifebridgesalem.org

Any assistance you could provide would be much appreciated.