PLANET AID
Textile, Shoe, and Book Recycling
Over the past few weeks, large yellow containers bearing a “Planet
Aid” logo have been appearing at town transfer stations and
businesses. Information on the boxes encourages people to donate
clothing and shoes.
Planet Aid collects second-hand clothing, textiles, shoes, boots,
handbags, bedding, blankets, pillows, towels, curtains, and books.
The proceeds from the sale of these items funds projects to improve
the lives of people in Africa and Asia. Their objectives include
education, development, protecting the environment, and relief aid.
All items should be reusable and clean. All items should be placed in
plastic bags and deposited into the collection boxes. Please don’t
leave items outside of the box. The boxes are emptied on a regular
basis by Planet Aid. There is no charge to the town or the residents
for this service.
There are also many organizations in the local area that accept
clothing and other items as well - Rutland County Women's Shelter,
local school nurses, Salvation Army, Red Cross, The Mission, local
charitable organizations, and Good Will. After many of these
organizations have utilized what they can, they are also donating what
they cannot make use of to Planet Aid, thereby saving trash disposal
fees and giving the items yet another opportunity for reuse.
Consider giving to one of these organizations whether you are doing a
whole house cleanout, spring cleaning, organizing your closet, or have
just a few items to donate. You will be helping people in need, saving
reusable items from the trash, saving your town trash disposal fees,
and giving your used items another chance at life.