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Post by Cullyn Of Cerrmor on Dec 30, 2008 10:08:58 GMT 9.5
The Salvos declare war on rubbish
December 30, 2008
THE Salvation Army is pleading for the public not to leave unusable goods and rubbish outside its stores during the festive season, saying the clean-up costs the charity $5.5 million a year.
The Salvos Stores general manager, Neville Barrett, said there was an increase of unusable goods dumped outside stores after hours at this time of year, and quality goods were stolen.
The Salvos were forced to deal with more than 20 million kilograms of rubbish each year across Australia, he said, the equivalent of taking 4000 truckloads to the tip.
"Part of the problem is the public's misconception that everything is recyclable and can be used by the Salvation Army.
"This is not the case, because if an item cannot be reused or be recycled it should not be donated.
"We wish to emphasise that we cannot accept broken furniture, stained, ripped or torn mattresses … we ask people not to dump these and similar items outside our stores over Christmas as it places an unnecessary burden on the Salvation Army."
Mr Barrett said the Salvos greatly appreciated the support from the public for the stores.
Donating goods helped those in need and was good for the environment because it reduced landfill, he said. "We ask that people continue to donate. We ask that people do clarify what is appropriate to donate."
Those wishing to check on what should be donated can call 13 72 58 or go to salvos.org.au/stores.
AAP
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Post by Chips on Jan 1, 2009 9:42:34 GMT 9.5
I've seen the local depot close by and it's true what they say. People are animals.
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