Recycling of Textiles and Household Items
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Collection bins for clothing, shoes, accessories, and linens are now at the Transfer Station, the entrance to Public Works (near police station on Lambert Rd.), High Plains Community Center, and the parking lot next to Case Memorial Library. Orange GETS PAID by the pound for items put into these bins. In addition, keeping these items out of the hopper saves the town money on disposal costs.
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See full list of accepted and not accepted items. Put Items in bags.
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Clothing and sports gear
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Shoes - all types
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Purses
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Hats
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Backpacks​​​​​​
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Drapes & Curtains
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Linens
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Sleeping Bags
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Pillows & Blankets
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Stuffed Animals & Toys
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Throw rugs​
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Pots & Pans
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Utensils
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Dishes
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Tools
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Dishes
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Toys
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Bay State Textiles bins are the only collection bins for which the Town of Orange is paid. Bay State Textiles says, "Everything we collect is either reused or recycled, depending on the condition of the item. About 45% of our collections is reusable clothing, which is sold secondhand around the world.". These official bins display the Town of Orange seal and the Orange Recycling Committee logo. The Town has no knowledge of or control over items placed in other collection bins.
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Where do collected items go?
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The Secret Life of Donated Textiles
