At the Woodbridge
Center Mall this November 6 & 7, businesses from across New
Jersey are partnering with local clothing drives as part of this
one-of-a-kind sustainable clothing recycling event.
By participating, businesses can garner tremendous positive publicity while being a good corporate neighbor. Businesses can donate gift certificates or host a clothing drive in tandem with this statewide event and will be applauded in media outreach and at the on-site press conference. Woodbridge mayor John McCormac, business leaders, and a host of other officials will be attending this event as well.
For information on how your business can be a part of this event, click here.
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The Re-Purpose New Jersey (RNJ) textile recycling
program removes clothing, shoes and other textiles from being dumped in
open landfills along the Raritan River - and costs your company
nothing. In a time of fiscal meltdown across he nation, RNJ is working
with businesses across New Jersey to save millions in hard-earned
taxpayer dollars.
For this campaign, we ask nothing from your company except to use
small, underutilized areas on your property to place our textile
recycling bins. Your business could likely receive a tax-deductible
donation for any space utilized by these bins. Your company's participation can also establish you as a new Jersey corporate sustainability pioneer.
This costs you nothing,
yet the cost savings for your town are extraordinary. Landfill costs average
$60 per ton, textile disposal costs can add up quickly for taxpayers. Beyond the direct savings for corporate and residential
taxpayers, your company’s participation will also earn your town
recycling credits towards state recycling grants.
FAQs
1. Does the Re-Purpose New Jersey textile donation program cost my business anything?
No, this does not cost you a dime. In fact, your business could likely write this off as a tax-deductible donation for any space utilized. Businesses like Edison’s Heller Industrial Park, South Plainfield’s Sherben’s Diner, and the Oldwick General Store have discovered that Re-Purpose New Jersey offers a win-win for participating businesses.
2. Do textiles really cost our taxpayers millions of dollars?
On average, textiles constitute 3 percent of all landfill use. Paying $60 per ton in landfill costs, the savings from textile recycling can add up quickly.
3. How can my business receive a tax deduction for participating?
Re-Purpose New Jersey will provide you with a non-profit donation receipt, for any space utilized by the small recycling bins, that you can submit to your accountant to determine your eligibility.
4. Who services the textile recycling bins?
Re-Purpose New Jersey takes full responsibility for emptying the textile recycling bins every week, and more often if needed.
5. What items can be placed in the bins?
We accept all textiles, including clothing, shoes, bedding, and stuffed animals.
6. What happens after the textiles are picked up?
All textiles are resold to a distributor with proceeds going directly to well-established local 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations.
7. Are the clothing donation bins fully insured?
Yes, the clothing bins are fully covered. We will provide your business with an insurance waiver upon signing the attached form.