St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Shop in Derby posts this week's sales

 

This week's sale is mari-GOLD! Our shop is a feast for the eyes and relief for your wallet! 

Lots of fall and Halloween stock on display!

Shared from the organization's Facebook page.

Trinity Episcopal Church in Seymour to collect household item donations

NEWS!!! This is a BIG ONE! 

We have been receiving many calls from people wanting to donate household items to people impacted by the flood - so many homes need to replace ALL of their belongings. So, our friends at Trinity Episcopal Church of Seymour have offered to accept these items, organize them, and open up their doors to anyone who is in need.

Monday, Aug. 26 through Thursday, Aug. 29
9 a.m.- 4 p.m.

Used items and gently worn clothing accepted, anything NEW even better! (Think towels, sheets, toiletries, kitchenware, etc).

Do you want to volunteer to help sort through and display the donated items? Email lmckenzie@teaminc.org

Shared from TEAM, Inc.'s Facebook page.

DEEP reminds residents of need to recycle electronic devices

The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection reminds residents to drop off their unwanted computers, monitors, printers, and televisions at a local collection center for recycling under DEEP’s Electronics Recycling Program. 

“Many people will be receiving new electronic devices as gifts this holiday season, from televisions to computers, cell phones and tablets and a wide array of other tech gadgets,” said Mark Latham, DEEP’s E-Waste Program Leader. 

“For those who have outdated electronics, residents are reminded Connecticut state law bans the disposal of electronic devices in the trash. The proper way to dispose of e-waste is via one of the recycling center located across the state or by donating the equipment to a needy charity. Recycling is one the easiest things people can do to help our environment, and this program has helped to keep millions of pounds of e-waste out of our landfills.”

Since 2011, more than 100 million pounds electronics have been recycled according to DEEP’s 2017 annual status report on the program. In Connecticut, the manufacturers of electronics are required to finance 100 percent of the recycling costs, meaning there is no charge to towns or residents. 

See a complete list of permanent recycling locations on the DEEP website. 

This is a press release from the DEEP.