Waste Reduction

Today, we are awakening to the fact that not all of the items that were buried in the landfill should have been. With an emphasis on recycling and conservation, the MCMUA is re-evaluating standard concepts of trash disposal and is searching for more efficient ways to deal with municipal solid waste.

We have discovered that reuse is a more cost-effective and environmentally-sound approach than landfilling or even recycling. Reuse promotes both the environmental benefits of conserving our nation’s natural resources and of keeping valuable materials out of landfills. Communities that develop programs to conserve and reuse resources are also enhancing the growth of their business and charitable communities and protecting the environment. Resource reuse translates into productive progress.

Links:

• Morris Habitat for Humanity ReStore  - located on Iron Mountain Road in Mine Hill.  Shop, volunteer or donate materials for sale at the ReStore.  The ReStore keeps building materials, furniture and appliances out of the waste stream by accepting donations of these new and gently used materials for sale at low prices.  The proceeds fund Morris Habitat for Humanity's home building projects.
   

• Freecycle.org - A site where everything posted must be free.  Perform a search based on your municipality and state i.e. "Randolph, NJ" and the freecycleMorrisNJ Group should appear.
     

• The Market Street Mission maintains a 25,000 square foot industrial center, which houses a Thrift Store and warehouse, at the end of George Street off Martin Luther King Avenue in Morristown. Among the items offered for sale at bargain prices are new and used furniture, clothing, housewares, appliances, sporting goods, office furnishings, and knick-knacks. The Thrift Store accepts donations of most items except toys, magazines, tires, batteries, and weapons. Donations are tax deductible, and all proceeds benefit the Mission. Mission trucks, operated by men in the work therapy program, collect donated items on a weekly schedule. -- Call (973) 538-0427 for free pickup.
   
• The Salvation Army Family Thrift Stores are loaded with gently used clothing and household items that are donated through our pick up service, drop-off bins, community centers and stores. Fresh items arrive daily and the proceeds from these sales fund our adult rehabilitation program, which helps over 216,000 people every year. Our more than 1,497 conveniently located stores offer shoppers the opportunity to purchase quality clothing, furniture, household goods, sporting equipment, books, electronics and much more at bargain prices. Whether you are looking for an amazing deal on brand name goods, searching for a rare treasure or antique, or simply looking to purchase great products from a store that helps those in need, The Salvation Army store is the place for you. Your purchase helps The Salvation Army recycle goods to recycle lives.
   
  • Dover
    24 Bassett Highway
    Dover, New Jersey 07801
    Phone: 973-366-6626
    Hours: Mon - Sat., 9:00 - 5:00
  • Pompton Lakes
    43 Lakeside Avenue
    Pompton Lakes, New Jersey 07442
    Phone: 973-839-4492
    Hours: Mon - Sat., 8:30 - 4:30
  • Greenbrook
    199 E. Rt. 22
    Greenbrook, New Jersey 08812
    Phone: 732-968-1332
    Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00-7:00 Sat 9:00-8:00

• www.throwplace.com/ Take what you need and throw what you don't.  The Internets Landfill alternative.
   
• Goodwill accepts your new or gently used items — like clothing, appliances and furniture — and sells them in our well-known Goodwill retail stores. Last year, more than 62 million people donated to Goodwill.  There are more than 3,200 Goodwill donation locations in North America. The sales of your donations help fund job training and other career services that help people become successful at work.

• Fairfield Store
  Distance: 10.79 miles
  Services: Retail
  423 Route 46 West
  Fairfield, NJ 07004
  Phone: (973) 227-1842
• Springfield Store
  Distance: 14.37 miles
  Services: Retail
  126 Route 22
  Springfield, NJ 07081
  Phone: (973) 912-0156