Goodwill will be collecting donations at Heights EcoFest Saturday

Goodwill of Greater Cleveland and East Central Ohio is pleased to participate in the upcoming Heights Eco Fest to provide the community an opportunity to recycle clothing, household items, home décor, electronics (working and non-working), toys and books.

The event is May 27 from noon-4pm at Coventry Peace Park and hosted by the Cleveland Heights Green Team and Heights Libraries Coventry Village Branch in partnership with Coventry Business District, and Future Heights.

Some of the items that are not available to recycle are tube televisions, light bulbs, hazardous materials, mattresses, wheels, large appliances, and cribs. For a comprehensive list of items not accepted please visit Community Recycle Day - Goodwill Industries GCECO (goodwillgoodskills.org)

“This exciting event offers community members a chance to help the environment and support a variety of organizations,” said Vice President of Innovation Bryant Taylor.

Goodwill strives to keep as much out of landfills as possible through several local initiatives including partnering with salvage brokers, cardboard recycling and e-cycling. Last year, more than 23 million pounds of goods was diverted from local landfills because of Goodwill efforts.

Donated computers are stripped of personal information, refurbished and sold in Goodwill’s Wired Up stores or online. Not only are electronics diverted from area landfills, but the program also helps bridge the digital divide by increasing availability of affordable technology to the community.

Sales of donated items in Goodwill’s 28 retail stores help Goodwill fund its 28 vital local programs in the community such as job placement for people with disabilities or other barriers to employment, adult literacy programs, rape crisis services, hot meal programs and much more.