Recycled Art Show & Silent Auction, September 4-5, 2008
Call To Artists -- Entry Form & Guidelines
The entire construction process -- from the raising of a new structure to the tearing down of an old building to make way for a new one -- can generate a lot of waste.
Approximately 33 percent of the waste that goes into the landfill is construction waste. -- much of this waste still has a useful life. We have received tiles, lighting, hardwood flooring, cabinets, appliances, hardware, antique doors, windows, etc. These were all items that would have ended up at the landfill; now these products are readily available for low-cost home improvements. If someone has leftover building materials they don’t know what to do with -- we have the answer.
The center accepts donations of reusable building materials from individuals and businesses alike. The center takes new and used materials left over from remodeling projects, demolished buildings and overstocked stores and sells them at no more than 50 percent of the retail price.
Benefits of donating building materials to SHIP:
• Most donations are eligible for a tax deduction
• Saves money on disposal costs
• Keeps quality building materials out of area landfills
• Supports vital community services
• Helps save the environment