Boston Building Resources (BBR) accepts donations of new and used building materials and makes them available for sale at affordable prices. In addition, shoppers who meet BBR’s income guidelines, as well as nonprofit organizations, receive significant discounts off the prices offered to the public. BBR focuses on construction materials that can be reused in a residential setting. Donations to the Reuse Center at Boston Building Resources, founded in 1993, come from contractors, manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, and homeowners throughout eastern Massachusetts. A donation pick-up service is available, as is a soft deconstruction program, used primarily for kitchen deconstruction. In addition to affordable materials, BBR customers can take advantage of hands-on workshops that teach home repair skills. A tradesperson referral file is also available to members, as well as on-site technical assistance. Click here for more info.
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Our chapters are led by reuse sector professional who lends their time & expertise to RA. To find out how you can get involved in NC’s reuse sector, please contact the NC Chapter Coordinator: Jessica Moore (jessica at reusealliance dot org). Click here to become a member.
OUR WORK: Reuse Alliance NC has created Reuse Rodeos – seasonal events where residents can bring a variety of reusable materials to one location for the benefit of multiple local reuse organizations; and Reuse Resources – documents which help residents learn more about local reuse organizations. Check out details below:
Durham Reuse Rodeo, Saturday, October 15th 10am-1pm at the Scrap Exchange (923 Franklin Street, Durham). Please make sure that all items are clean, in working order and are appropriate for reuse in our community. Please limit your donations to the items requested. Volunteers will be on hand to help you unload your donations if necessary. If you are interested in volunteering or have questions about the rodeo, please contact Jessica Moore: (919) 682.2751 or email community@scrapexchange.org
Book Harvest (www.bookharvestnc.org) will collect gently used children’s books for all ages, from board books for newborns to young adult novels for high schoolers. They accept all genres including fiction, nonfiction, graphic novels, books in other languages, etc.
Durham Bike Co-op (www.durhambikecoop.org) believes bicycles have the power to make our local communities a better place through sound environmental practices, a commitment to sustainable economics and social equality, involvement and outreach with our local community, and promoting cycling as a healthy fitness and wellness activity. They will accept used bikes and parts and gently used clothing. Donations of new helmets will also be accepted.
Kramden Institute (www.kramden.org) empowers hardworking, less-advantaged students by giving them home computers, allowing them to bridge the digital divide and advance their achievement, strengthening their contribution to the community. They will collect computer equipment and parts, including: - laptops 800 MHz and faster - desktop computers – 1 GHz and faster - LCD displays in working condition with power supplies - hard drives – 20 GB and larger - memory – 256 MB and larger - optical drives – CD/CDRW/DVD/DVDRW - USB flash (thumb) drives - Clean and working non-beige mice/keyboards - computer speakers – clean working with power supplies Please do not bring CRT monitors.
The Scrap Exchange (www.scrapexchange.org) accept fabric; sewing notions such as thread, needles and buttons; yarn; art and craft supplies; corks, bottle caps, twist ties, and picture frames.
Share Our Shoes (www.shareourshoes.org) will collect ANY type of shoe, no matter what the condition! Since 2009, they have donated over 500,000 pairs of shoes here and around the world.
TROSA (www.trosainc.org) will accept household furnishings and small appliances. TROSA is the largest residential therapeutic community in North Carolina with over 300 residents, and is widely respected for its entrepreneurial and innovative therapeutic approach to the pervasive issue of substance abuse.
Raleigh Reuse Rodeo, Saturday, October 15th 10am-2pm at the Providence Baptist Church (6339 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh). If you are interested in volunteering or have questions about the rodeo, please contact Jessica Moore: (919) 682.2751 or email community@scrapexchange.org
Book Harvest (www.bookharvestnc.org) will collect gently used children’s books for all ages, from board books for newborns to young adult novels for high schoolers. They accept all genres including fiction, nonfiction, graphic novels, books in other languages, etc.
The Bra Recyclers is based out of Gilbert, AZ, that offers an environmentally friendly and cheap way to donate bras to breast cancer survivors and women in transitional shelters. They will collect all bras in good condition (with functioning clasps & straps) in all sizes & styles, as well as specialty bras, such as post-surgical & maternity bras. Please leave any tags on new bras.
Dorcas Ministries (www.dorcas-cary.org) has served the community of Western Wake County for 43 years by providing residents of its designated service area with emergency financial assistance for essential human needs. They will collect gently used clothing and shoes, furniture and small appliances such as microwaves, lamps, and stereos, toys and jewelry.
Food Bank of Central and Eastern NC(www.foodbankcenc.org) will accept non-perishable, unopened food items including: protein (spaghetti & meatballs, ravioli, beefaroni, lasagna, stews, soups, tuna, peanut butter, etc.); grains (whole grain cereal in individual containers, rice, pasta, dried beans); fruits (canned fruit/fruit cups, dried raisins, dried plums, dried cranberries, applesauce, 100% juice and juice boxes); canned vegetables; baby formula, infant cereal; kid-friendly items (fat-free, sugar free pudding cups, granola, bars, popcorn, graham crackers & animal crackers). No glass please!
The Healing Place (www.hpowc.org) will accept make-up and toiletries.
The Scrap Exchange (www.scrapexchange.org) will accept fabric; sewing notions such as thread, needles and buttons; yarn; art and craft supplies; corks, bottle caps, twist ties, and picture frames.
Share Our Shoes (www.shareourshoes.org) will collect ANY type of shoe, no matter what the condition! Since 2009, they have donated over 500,000 pairs of shoes here and around the world.
Reuse Resources: We have created a list of reuse organizations for Durham County, Orange County, and Wake County. Before this, our Chapter implemented a “state of reuse in North Carolina” survey. Check out the resulting report here.
GET INVOLVED! Please let the Chapter Coordinator know which committee(s) or specific tasks listed below interest you most, as well as your available level of commitment/skills:
Suggested Committees & Sub-Committees
Chapter Steering Committee (also includes all sub-committee chairs and region leaders)
Help plan chapter initiatives
Assist with fundraising/sponsorship
Report on who can offer ideas of grant opportunities or make introductions
Attend chapter-sponsored events or programs in your region
Identify opportunities for including reuse in environmental education and programs
Draft/review reuse language/content for program development
Oversee sub-committees
Assist with program & partnership development
Public Policy & Advocacy Sub-Committee
Identify current roadblocks and opportunities
Identify grant opportunities for policy work
Provide updates on draft/pending legislation & opportunities for comments
Liaise with politicians / legislators in your region on behalf of the chapter
Draft policy language for potential policy and regulations
Work on existing reuse sector research project
Member Services Sub-Committee
Assist with the planning of local/regional/state reuse summits & events
Assist with the development of our online resources & best practices documents
Assist with the development of our Reuse Sector Data Collection Standard project
Research business models for subsectors of reuse – building materials reuse and deconstruction, creative reuse, thrift stores, etc. (e.g. review grading systems for lumber / work with orgs like USGBC, BMRA, etc.)
Weigh in on the design/redesign of transfer stations to include reuse
Research/establish partnerships with storage & logistics firms on behalf of the sector
Assist with development Reuse Portal/Directories
R&D Services, Case Studies Development
Identify successful business models / case studies
Draft/review case studies
Seek funding opportunities for all member services
Marketing & Outreach Sub-Committee
Research programs, courses, workshops, apprenticeships, volunteer/intern opportunities that teach various aspects of reuse & repair skills to augment member database
Identify ways to partner with and promote these programs to potential students, continuing education adults, transitional programs, DIY movement
Assist with research and inviting reuse stakeholders to join the chapter
Chapter promotion
Assist with development of media contact list
Media outreach for chapter launch, exchange launch, events
Member outreach
Seek out other state/local environmental conferences (Recycling, Environmental Education, Green Building, etc) where RA or its members could present/host booth
NC C&D Material Trader Sub-Committee (Reuse Alliance North Carolina is launching an online exchange focused on reusable building materials)
Review and offer feedback on exchange functionality and content
Boston Building Resources (BBR) accepts donations of new and used building materials and makes them available for sale at affordable prices. In addition, shoppers who meet BBR’s income guidelines, as well as nonprofit organizations, receive significant discounts off the prices offered to the public. BBR focuses on construction materials that can be reused in a residential setting. Donations to the Reuse Center at Boston Building Resources, founded in 1993, come from contractors, manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, and homeowners throughout eastern Massachusetts. A donation pick-up service is available, as is a soft deconstruction program, used primarily for kitchen deconstruction. In addition to affordable materials, BBR customers can take advantage of hands-on workshops that teach home repair skills. A tradesperson referral file is also available to members, as well as on-site technical assistance. Click here for more info.
