From computers to couches, Goodwill diverts recyclables from local landfills

SAN ANTONIO (April 22, 2019) – Each year, the world celebrates Earth Day on April 22. Yet, at Goodwill San Antonio, every day is Earth Day. The non-profit and leading workforce development organization operates one of the community’s top recycling programs, collecting and re-purposing items year-round that would otherwise end up in local landfills.

In 2018, Goodwill San Antonio repurposed 14.6 million items that were placed for sale in its 22 retail stores, recycled 19.8 million pounds of unsold items through its Clearance Center and recycling operations, and responsibly recycled 2.7 million pounds of electronics equipment.

These efforts and more earned Goodwill San Antonio recognition as one of the first 50 Charter organizations to receive Gold Certification from the ReWorkSA division of the City of San Antonio’s Solid Waste Management Department.

Recycling at Goodwill benefits both the community and the environment. Every item donated to Goodwill means a new opportunity for someone struggling to find employment. Be it clothing, household items, or collectibles and antiques, Goodwill strives to maximize the value of every donated item that is sold in its stores or online through shopgoodwill.com to help people advance through education and employment.

“Goodwill San Antonio is committed to helping citizens understand that recycling is not limited to simply paper and plastics. Donations provided to Goodwill are given a second life that in turn provides a second chance for someone in need in within the community,” says Dan Verich, Vice President of Donated Goods and Retail.

Donations are needed throughout the year to help fund meaningful education, vocational training and career services provided through the non-profit’s Good Careers Academy and Good Careers Centers.

Last year, through support from donated items, Goodwill placed more than 2,300 people into meaningful employment; equipped more than 1,800 youth for college and career success; and trained more than 800 adults and youth in high-demand careers.

Goodwill collects donated items at its 34 conveniently located donation stations in the greater San Antonio area seven days a week. Items accepted include household items, furniture, electronics, sporting goods, toys, and clothing. For items too large to load in a personal vehicle, Goodwill San Antonio offers a free home pick-up service that can be easily scheduled online at https://www.goodwillsa.org/donate/home-pickup-services.

For more information or to find your nearest donation center, call 210-924-8581 or visit www.goodwillsa.org.

About Goodwill Industries of San Antonio

Serving San Antonio since 1945, Goodwill San Antonio is a Section 501(c)(3) non-profit social enterprise that helps change lives through the power of work. When you shop at or donate to Goodwill, your purchases and donations help fund education, training and career services to empower people with life barriers to find meaningful employment and secure their future. In addition to operating retail stores, donation stations and Good Careers Centers in San Antonio, Cibolo, Kerrville, Laredo, New Braunfels, Seguin and the surrounding areas, Goodwill operates Good Careers Academy and manages contracts for the U.S. government and local municipalities for services ranging from document management and contact center solutions to grounds maintenance.

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