Keep Nelson Beautiful: Reuse

Reuse

Reuse means to repeatedly use an item for it original purpose or a new use. Many durable goods are disposed of before their usefulness has expired. Often items are adaptable to a second or even third use. It only requires that people give some thought to how the productive life of an item can be sustained.

Consider some of the following suggestions:
Buy/Sell used items

Yard sales provide a great opportunity for a seller to acquire a little extra cash and prolong the life of durable goods. Buyers can obtain a serviceable item at a reasonable cost. It is a win - win situation.

Support local thrift stores:

Gladstone Community Center
Wed-Sat 10-2
(434)933-8713

MACAA
Nelson Center (8445 Thomas Nelson Hwy.)
Lovingston, VA 22949
(434)263-8119

Rockfish River Community Center
Treasure Chest
136 Rockfish School Lane
Afton, VA 22920
(434)361-0103
9AM-1PM M, T, Th, F, Sat

Goodwill stores are operating in Amherst and Albemarle Counties. Call for hours of operation.

Free cycle: Give items to the reuse shed at the Rockfish Collection Center.

Donate items to a charity

Many charitable organizations operate thrift stores or accept donations of durable goods. In the Nelson County area the following organizations can be contacted for information about hours of operation and items that are acceptable.

Habitat for Humanity
(434) 263-6923 or (434) 528-3774

Rebuilding Together (formerly Christmas in April)
(434) 946-9674