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The ReUse and Recycling Map "The Map" is a directory and map of New York's Capital Region resources for diverting, recycling, composting, and upscaling usable items from our landfills. Go to "The Map" heading.
Checkout the resources below for ideas on how to give your items a new life instead of sending them to the landfill.
Buy Nothing Project
Buy Nothing Project
The Buy Nothing Project is a network of local gift economies. There are multiple groups in the Capital Region. With a little effort, you can find someone in need to gift items you no longer want.
Find your Buy Nothing Group using this map.
Learn more about the Buy Nothing Project on their website: https://buynothingproject.org/
New Life for Old Stuff-R.pdfNew Life For Old Stuff
New Life For Old Stuff
This comprehensive guide for giving old things a new life was put together by one of our volunteers and their daughter. Let us know if something is missing!
Computer/Electronics recycling – Drop off your used computing equipment, printers and cell phones with GE Elfun Computer Rehab at https://computerrehab.org/ or contact Wendy at missmisc@icloud.com
CR0WD (Circularity, Reuse, and Zero Waste Development) is a collaborative network of community leaders and academics working to address the vast system of building material waste within New York State
CR0WD seeks to advance sustainability, resilience, and green jobs within the built environment by helping communities realize the environmental, economic, and cultural benefits of reusing buildings and building materials through research, education, policy, design, and development of an equitable green workforce. Watch 5 minute Intro video
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