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Press Release
One Man’s Junk is Another Man’s Treasure
Donate Your Used Clothing and Household Goods to Help Support (Organization Name)
City/Town, Date: (Organization Name) is asking the public to donate their old stuff; the things they no longer
want or need. This is an eco-friendly fundraiser that everyone can feel good about supporting. It’s a great
opportunity to de-clutter closets and cupboards, as well as an environmentally conscious way to dispose of
unwanted items by diverting textile waste and household goods from our nation’s landfills.
Currently the average person discards 70lbs of clothing a year into landfills, and 95% of that clothing CAN be
recycled. By donating to the (Organization Name)’s Used Clothing Drive you can help them raise money to
support (insert cause & any additional details). Items collected are sent to a company that provides a monetary
donation for every pound of goods collected and the goal is to collect over 5,000 lbs of used clothing and
household items. Your used goods and textiles will get a second chance at life, either through proper recycling,
or through reuse by those most in need in our community and around the world.
(Organization Name) is looking for the following items in bags: used clothing of all kinds, shoes, purses and belts,
as well as bed and bath linens. We’re also collecting the following items in boxes: dishes, pots, pans, vases,
decorative knick-knacks, jewelry, and glassware, as well as school and office supplies. Donations will be gratefully
accepted on (insert date) at (insert location) between (insert time) and insert time).
(You may choose to insert here any other pertinent event details or fun event day activities that may encourage
donor participation. E.g. BBQ, Bake Sale, Contests, etc.)
The Used Clothing Drive program is helps schools, churches, and non-profit organizations raise funds while
recycling unwanted clothes and household goods. The program is easy and pays by the pound. For further
information, a complete list of ‘Accepted Donations’, and recycling facts, please visit
www.usedclothingdrive.com.
For Immediate Release