Restore the Earth Reuse & Recycle Drive

Start putting aside unwanted homegoods, scrap metal, clothing, textiles, books and CDs to donate to the Reuse & Recycle Drive. In honor of Earth Day, Essex County Habitat for Humanity ReStore in Lawrence is partnering with the Epilepsy Foundation New England, More Than Words and Windfield Recycling to host this drive-through collection on Saturday, April 19 from 10am – 1pm.

“Part of the Habitat ReStore’s mission is to keep reusable and resellable items out of the landfill. One of our taglines is even Every day is Earth Day at the ReStore!” says Jim Kapelson, ReStore Director. “We fund Habitat’s building of affordable homes with the proceeds from sales of donated items. So this event is not only great for the Earth, but it will also help us meet our mission.”

Knowing that other organizations could also benefit from the drive, and residents could properly dispose of even more unwanted items, three more organizations were to invited to join in. With the advice and participation of Marc Fournier, who used to head up North Andover’s Zero Waste Day, the event should run like a well-oiled machine.

Cars should pull into the back parking lot of the Habitat ReStore, located at 647 Andover Street in Lawrence, by turning from Andover Street onto Shepard Street and taking a left into the lot. There will be a greeter there to direct donors how to proceed through the one way set up. Runners will remove donations from vehicles and, if there are more than one type of donation, direct drivers to next station.

Bethany Chase-Reynolds from Epilepsy Foundation New England adds “Your donations mean so much to so many.”

To review details of what will and won’t be accepted, visit: www.essexcountyhabitat.org/earth-day-drive. Please keep in mind that there is no dumpster on site, so if an item isn’t accepted, be prepared to bring it home with you. This drive is open to residents of all towns.

About Essex County Habitat for Humanity

Essex County Habitat for Humanity is the local affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, the largest nonprofit homebuilder in the world. Essex County Habitat builds decent, safe, and affordable homes in partnership with the families who need them. Each partner family works at least 240 sweat equity hours alongside volunteers to build their home and then carries an affordable 30-year mortgage. Since it was established in 1985, the affiliate has delivered on their mission for over 170 families in Essex County. To donate, volunteer, or learn more, please visit EssexCountyHabitat.org

To help fund their work, Essex County Habitat operates a ReStore, located in Lawrence, where they sell quality new and previously owned furniture, appliances, building materials, and housewares at greatly reduced prices. To donate, volunteer, or learn more, please visit EssexCountyHabitat.org

About Epilepsy Foundation New England

Stop Seizures. Find Cures. Save Lives. Help for today, Hope for tomorrow

Epilepsy Foundation New England’s mission is to lead the fight to overcome the challenges of living with epilepsy and to accelerate therapies to stop seizures, find cures, and save lives of people and families affected by epilepsy in New England. They aim to improve the lives of individuals and families impacted by epilepsy and seizures, by providing: Access, Outreach, Advocacy, Support and Research.

About More Than Words

More Than Words is a nonprofit social enterprise that empowers system-involved youth to take charge of their lives by taking charge of a business.

At More Than Words, youth ages 16-24 who are in foster-care, homeless, out-of-school, or in the court system, learn to run an online and retail bookstore while also getting full wrap-around supports to tackle the barriers from our state systems and take charge of their lives.

Windfield Recycling

Windfield is dedicated to providing top-notch recycling and asset recovery services. Their commitment to quality, excellence, and environmental performance is unwavering. Through their innovative programs, they aim to reduce waste, conserve resources, and promote sustainability. They believe in responsible corporate citizenship and strive to make a positive impact on both the environment and our community.

Join them in their mission to elevate industry standards and create a greener future.