Between now and Nov. 8, a Goodwill collection trailer will be located at the county's First Northeast Transfer Station at 165th and Meridian. Customers bringing trash to the transfer station are encouraged to separate out reusable household items and place them in the collection trailer. The items are then sold in Goodwill stores and the proceeds are used for education and job-training programs. All of those items would be buried in the landfill by now, if it weren't for this new program. No mattresses, large appliances or hazardous materials will be accepted.
Upholstered furniture is accepted only if it is in very good condition.
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