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Many organizations have limited storage. Please contact them before donating & find out their needs & donation times. Item Organization Notes Appliances Plattsburgh YMCA Appliances, washers, dryers, refrigerators. Must be in 17 Oak St., Plattsburgh working order. Will only accept items that can be seen 518-561-4290. before drop off. Most Clinton County Convenience See back of flier for listing of locations. CFC-containing appliances must go to the Moores Transfer Station or the Clinton County Landfill. Backpacks, American Birding Association Will take binoculars (especially rubber-armored and/or Binoculars & www.americanbirding.org waterproof ones), digital cameras, spotting scopes, Birding Supplies. tripods, field guides to birds, laptops & backpacks. Batteries, Lowe's, 39 Centre Dr. Rechargeable Plattsburgh 518-561-6517. Radio Shack, Champlain Centre, 60 Smithfield Blvd., Plattsburgh 518-562-1982. Sam's Club, 7 Consumer Square, Plattsburgh 518-566-7769. Staples, 77 Consumer Square Plaza Plattsburgh 518-562-1389. Verizon, Champlain Centre North, Plattsburgh 518-566-7443 or 130 Consumer Square, Plattsburgh 518-562-2355. Wal*Mart, 25 Consumer Square, Plattsburgh 518-561-0195. Wells Communication, 4338 State Route 22, Plattsburgh 518-561-6266. Bikes Christmas Bureau, P.O. Box 1253 Plattsburgh 518-562-1253. Salvation Army Thrift Shop, 75 Montcalm Ave., Plattsburgh 518-563-5431. Books Chazy Public Library, 9633 State Some used books. No textbooks or condensed books. Route 9, Chazy. 518-846-7676. Can take more books in August for book sale. Clinton County Landfill Can be dropped off on 286 Sand Road, Morrisonville. Child Care Council and Family Children's books in good condition can be dropped off between Connections, 194 U.S. Oval, 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. weekdays. Plattsburgh 518-561-4999. Dodge Memorial Library, 144 Lake New or used books in good condition. St., Rouses Point. 518-297-6242. Peru Free Library, 3024 Route 22, Books of all types except magazines, textbooks, encyclopedias PO Box 96 Peru. 518-643-8618. or condensed books. Plattsburgh Public Library, 19 Oak Good used adult & children's books no text books. No condensed St., Plattsburgh 518-563-0921. books. Nothing moldy. No magazines. Saint Joseph's Clothing Store, 1349 Military Turnpike, Plattsburgh 518-563-6301. Cars JCEO's C.A.R.S. Program, 54 Margaret Takes used vehicles meeting program standards for low-income, St., Plattsburgh 518-561-6310. employed families without transportation. Some sent to auction, with funds used to purchase additional vehicles for program. Rural Law Center, 22 U.S. Oval #203l, Accepts used cars that are under 10 years old & in working Plattsburgh 518-561-5460. order with less than 100,000 miles. Christmas Lights HolidayLEDs.com, www.holidayleds.com, They will send coupon for 10% off their LED lights, Attention: Recycling Program, 2500 W. which use 80% less energy. Argyle St., Jackson, MI 49201 Crayons National Crayon Recycle Program, Takes old broken crayons & recycles & sells them. Just collect, www.crazycrayons.com box, & ship them as they are, leaving the wrappers on. 2
CDs, DVDs, GreenDisk, www.greendisk.com Recycles CDs & DVDs, diskettes, video/audio tapes, cases, inkjet & Jewel Cases toner cartridges, cell phones, pagers, PDAs, cords, cables, mice, computer parts $6.95/20 lbs. or less for processing. Recycle for Breast Cancer recycleforbreastcancer.org. Cell Phones GreenDisk, www.greendisk.com See entry under CDs, DVDs and Jewel Cases. Recycle for Breast Cancer recycleforbreastcancer.org. Staples, 77 Consumer Square Plaza Plattsburgh 518-562-1389. STOP Domestic Violence, 22 U.S. Oval 218, Plattsburgh 518-563-6904. Total Computer Supply & Recycles cell phones and wireless phones. See entry under computers Accessories Inc., 7164 Route for more information. 9 North, Plattsburgh 518-561-6885. Verizon Wireless, Champlain Centre Cell phones & cordless phones donated to battered women. North, Plattsburgh 518-566-7443 or 130 Consumer Square, Plattsburgh 518-562-2355. Clothing Adirondack Humane Society, 89 Bridge Clothes for thrift shop. Must be in good shape. St., Plattsburgh 518-566-9805. Birth Right, 66 Clinton St., Maternity & women's clothing, baby clothing, newborn-4t, Plattsburgh 518-563-4300. diapers, office supplies, thank you notes, children's books/tapes, rattles, small toys, baby food. Catholic Charities, 4914 South Brand new infant clothing. Catherine St., Plattsburgh 518-561-0470. Champlain Valley Family Center, Call before donating. Warm weather wear in good condition. 20 Ampersand Dr., Plattsburgh 518-561-8480. Christmas Bureau, P.O. Box 1253 New items only, for children, like boots, hats, mittens, clothes, Plattsburgh 518-562-1253. backpacks, jackets. Hospice of the North Country, Clothing - only "prom" gowns, coats & jackets -- must be in Transitional Thrift Shop, 37 Bridge excellent shape. St., Plattsburgh 518-561-8465. JCEO, 54 Margaret St., Plattsburgh Clothing. Must be in good shape. 518-561-6310 Our Lady of Victory Household & Clothing & pocketbooks in good condition. Clothing Store, 4919 South Catherine St., Plattsburgh 518-561-1842. Salvation Army Thrift Shop, 75 Montcalm Ave., Plattsburgh 518-563-5431. Schuyler Falls Convenience Station 286 Sand Hill Road, Morrisonville 518-563-5514. St. Joseph's Clothing Store, Clothing & shoes. Must be in good shape for thrift shop. 1349 Military Turnpike, Plattsburgh Store hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 518-563-6301. Town of Schuyler Falls, 997 Main St., Will take outdoor winter clothing, children's & adult's. Morrisonville. Turtle & Tots Day Care, Irish Children's items. Settlement Rd., Plattsburgh 518-562-2583. Twin Oaks Residence, 75 Oak St., Plattsburgh 518-562-8119. Craft Items Adirondack Boy Scouts, 1 Sesame St., Call before donating. Plattsburgh 518-561-0360. Champlain Children's Learning Center Call before donating. 10 Clinton, Rouses Point. 518-297-2019. Clinton County Nursing Home, 16 Flynn Ave., Plattsburgh 518-563-1060. Call before donating. Craft supplies, paints, crayons, coloring books, pens, pencils, markers, canning jars, wrapping paper, greeting cards, costume jewelry, tape cassettes, fabric drawing paper, gifts for men, plastic butter dish tops, wood squares, small wood items. 3
Craft Items North Country Cultural Center for Call before donating. continued the Arts, 30 Brinkerhoff, Plattsburgh 518-563-1604. Retired Senior Volunteer Yarn and material for quilting. Program, 46 Flynn Ave., Plattsburgh 518-566-0944. Senior Council of Clinton County, Call before donating. Craft supplies, games. 5139 North Catherine St., Plattsburgh 518-563-6180. Computers Total Computer Supply & Recycles electric typewriters, cell phones, fax machines, computers Accessories Inc., 7164 Route and all computer-related products, including speakers, scanners, 9 North, Plattsburgh 518-561-6885 mice, cable, wiring, printers. Clinton County Landfill 286 Sand Road, Morrisonville 518-563-5514 Moores Transfer Station 1590 North Star Road Moores 518-236-7577 Recycle for Breast Cancer, recycleforbreastcancer.org. Electronics GreenDisk, www.greendisk.com See entry under CDs, DVDs, Jewel Cases. Clinton County Landfill 286 Sand Road, Morrisonville 518-563-5514 Moores Transfer Station 1590 North Star Road Moores 518-236-7577 Recycle for Breast Cancer, recycleforbreastcancer.org. Staples, 77 Consumer Square Plaza Computer, printer cartridges, batteries, cell phones, computer Plattsburgh 518-562-1389. monitors, keyboards, & PCs recycled at a cost of $10 per item. Exercise Equipment Plattsburgh YMCA, 17 Oak St., Call before donating. Plattsburgh 518-561-4290. Senior Council of Clinton County, Call before donating. 5139 North Catherine St., Plattsburgh 518-563-6180. Eye Glasses Dr. Robert Adler, 210 Cornelia St. Drop box. # 302, Plattsburgh 518-561-8820. Eye Care for the Adirondacks, Drop box. 450 Margaret St. Plattsburgh 518-566-2020. Lion's Club, www.donateglasses.net or www.donateglasses.net/hearingaids.html. New Eyes for the Needy, www.neweyesfortheneedy.com, Fluorescent Alix's True Value, 34 Plattsburgh Light Bulbs Plaza, Plattsburgh 518-561-5981. Food Family Promise (formerly the Greater Non-perishable food items. Plattsburgh Interfaith Hospitality Network), 36 Brinkerhoff St., Plattsburgh 518-562-0710. JCEO Pantry, 54 Margaret St., Non-perishable food items. Plattsburgh 518-561-6310. Plattsburgh Interfaith Food Shelf, Non-perishable food items. United Methodist Methodist Church, 127 Beekman St., Plattsburgh 518-563-3663. 4
Food (cont.) Salvation Army Office, 4804 South Perishable food items & canned goods for soup kitchen Catherine St., Plattsburgh 518-561-2951. & food pantry. Saint Peter's Parish Soup Kitchen, Non-perishable food items. 114 Cornelia St., Plattsburgh 518-563-1692. STOP Domestic Violence, 22 U.S. Non-perishable food items. Oval 218, Plattsburgh 518-563-6904. Trinity Soup Kitchen, 18 Trinity Non-perishable food items. Place, Plattsburgh 518-561-2244. Furnishings Bridge St. Auction House, 1 Durkee All household furnishings. St., Plattsburgh 518-563-0568. Hospice of the North Country, Call before donating. Furniture, household items, vases. Must be in Transitional Thrift Shop, 37 Bridge St., excellent shape for thrift shop. Plattsburgh 518-561-8465. JCEO, 54 Margaret St., Call before donating. Furniture in good condition. Plattsburgh 518-561-6310. Salvation Army Thrift Shop, Small furnishings in good condition. 75 Montcalm Ave., Plattsburgh 518-563-5431. Grocery Bags Adirondack Humane Society Paper & plastic grocery bags Thrift Shop, 89 Bridge St., Plattsburgh 518-566-9805. Hannaford Supermarkets, All items must be clean. Paper & plastic bags as well as shrink-wrap 7 Pyramid Dr., Plattsburgh 518-562-2204. can be dropped off in the bins by the front of the store, 24 hours per day. Plattsburgh Interfaith Food Shelf, Paper & plastic grocery bags. United Methodist Methodist Church, 127 Beekman St., Plattsburgh 518-562-3663. Price Chopper, 19 Centre Dr., Clean plastic bags - drop off in designated barrels by bottle/can Plattsburgh 518-562-3560. redemption machines in front of store, 24 hours per day. Hearing Aids Lion's Club, www.donateglasses.net or www.donateglasses.net/hearingaids.html. New Eyes for the Needy, Takes donations of eyeglasses & sunglasses in good condition; www.neweyesfortheneedy.com hearing aids; prescription lenses. Mail in padded envelopes/boxes. Household Items Adirondack Humane Society Thrift Call before donating. Suitcases & other household for thrift shop. Shop, 89 Bridge St., Plattsburgh Old blankets, towels, pet carriers, pet beds, kitty litter, litter boxes, 518-566-9805. Cleaning supplies & pet toys for shelter. Bridge St. Auction House, 1 Durkee All household appliances. St., Plattsburgh 518-563-0568. Champlain Valley Family Center, Household items. Call first. 20 Ampersand Dr., Plattsburgh 518-561-8480. Elmore SPCA, PO Box 686, Arthur Towels, wash clothes, blankets. Rd., Peru 518-643-2451. Family Promise (formerly the Call before donating. Personal care items, laundry & cleaning Greater Plattsburgh Interfaith supplies. Bath towels, bedding, kitchen towels, pots & pans, Hospitality Network), 36 Brinkerhoff paper towels, trash bags. St., Plattsburgh 518-562-0710. JCEO, 54 Margaret St., Plattsburgh Call before donating. Household goods. 518-561-6310 Our Lady of Victory Household & All small household appliances & house wares, playpens, Clothing Store, 4919 South Catherine cribs & microwaves. In good condition. St., Plattsburgh 518-561-1842. Saint Joseph's Clothing Store, Small household appliances, toasters, pots, silverware. 1349 Military Turnpike, Plattsburgh 518-563-6301. Salvation Army Thrift Shop, Call before donating. Household items & working electronics, 75 Montcalm Ave., Plattsburgh no toys or baby safety items like car seats & cribs. 518-563-5431. 5
Household Items STOP Domestic Violence, Small appliances, bed pillows & cases. (cont.) 22 U.S. Oval 218, Plattsburgh 518-563-6904. Twin Oaks Residence, 75 Oak Call before donating. Household items, toiletries, sporting St., Plattsburgh 518-562-8119. equipment. Ink & Toner Price Chopper, 19 Centre Dr., Refill ink cartridges at photo stand. Cartridges Plattsburgh 518-562-3560. Senior Citizen's Council of Clinton County Inc., 5139 North Catherine St., Plattsburgh 518-563-6180. Ink & Toner Staples, 77 Consumer Square Ink cartridges, batteries, cell phones. Cartridges Plaza Plattsburgh 518-562-1389. Juice Bags TerraCycle, www.terracycle.net. Donates 2 cents for each Honest Kids, Capri Sun, & Kool-Aid Drink pouch & 1 cent for any other brand you collect. They send the money in to the charity of your choice. Turns bags into purses. Check Web site for availability. Metal Earth Waste, 942 Mason St., Anything metal - refrigerators, stoves, microwaves. Pays by the pound. Morrisonville, NY 12962, 518-561-3577. Most Clinton County Convenience See back of flier for listing. Medical Supplies Cerebral Palsy Association Call before donating.they could use used medical supplies like of the North Country, 686 Bear walkers, wheelchairs, etc. Must be in good shape. Swamp Rd #2, Peru 518-643-0188. www.lifenets.org. Will give wheelchairs to people who need them. Movies, Cassette Clinton County Nursing Home, Call before donating.cassette Tapes & VHS movies, DVDs. Tapes, Records 16 Flynn Ave., Plattsburgh 518-563-0950. ACT, www.actrecycling.org. Employs people with disabilities to clean, erase & resell video tapes, cassettes & floppy disks. Office Paper, Champlain Valley Industries, All items must be dry. Call before delivery to ensure that Corrugated 9 Industrial Blvd., Plattsburgh someone is available. Cardboard 518-563-0930. Most Clinton County Convenience See back of flier for listing. Office/ I Love Schools, www.iloveschools.com. Will donate writing implements to schools that need them. School Supplies Or call your local school & ask if they could use them. Most Clinton County Convenience See back of flier for listing. STOP Domestic Violence, 22 U.S. Business envelopes, stamps, pens, notebooks, paper products. Oval 218, Plattsburgh 518-563-6904. Twin Oaks Residence, 75 Oak St., Office supplies, classroom supplies. Plattsburgh 518-562-8119. Plastics Most Clinton County Convenience See back of flier for listing of locations. Will accept #1 & 2 plastics. Newspaper Adirondack Humane Society, Call before donating. 134 Idaho Ave., Plattsburgh 518-561-7297 Champlain Valley Veterinary Services, Put in container just inside front door. 408 Route 3, Plattsburgh 518-563-5551. Eagle's Nest Veterinary Hospital, Please call first to see if needed. 34 Skyway Plaza, Suite 2, Plattsburgh 518-562-1212. 6
Newspaper Most Clinton County Convenience See back of flier for listing. (Cont.) Palmer Veterinary Clinic, 6274 State Call before donating. Rd. 22, Plattsburgh 518-561-1893. Plattsburgh Animal Hospital, Prefer no inserts. Please call first to see if needed. 7196 Rte. 9, Plattsburgh 518-563-6464. Pet Supplies Adirondack Humane Society, Old blankets, towels, pet carriers, pet beds, kitty litter, litter boxes, 134 Idaho Ave., Plattsburgh cleaning supplies, pet food, pet toys. 518-561-7297 Elmore SPCA, PO Box 686, Towels, wash cloths, newspapers, blankets, pet food, pet supplies, Arthur Rd., Peru 518-643-2451. & equipment like leashes, leads, food dishes. Victoria St. John Feral Cat Fund, Dry/canned food, kitty litter, flea medication, pet beds, sturdy pet 518-534-0824. houses for outdoor cats, disposable gloves. Sneakers Nike, www.nikereuseashoe.com, Or visit drop off box on Moffitt Road near Shawn Nike Recycling Center, Reuse-A-Shoe, Road by Cumberland Head. 26755 SW 95th Ave., Wilsonville, OR 97070. Stereos & Salvation Army Thrift Shop, All items must be in good conditions. Drop off between 10 a.m. Small Appliances 75 Montcalm Ave., Plattsburgh & 2 p.m., Monday through Saturday. No drop off during hours 518-563-5431. that the store is closed. Styrofoam peanuts Park and Post, 82 Margaret Packing peanuts, air bags, bubble wrap. Must be clean and bagged. & other packing St., Plattsburgh 518-562-7262. www.loosefillpackaging.com. To find a packing peanut re-user go to Web site. Ameri-Pak Inc., Sealed Air Poke a hole in packing pillows marked "Fill-Air" & mail them to Recycle Center, 477 South Woods Ameri-Pak. They will be recycled into things like trash bags & Dr., Fountain Inn, SC 29644. automotive parts. Sporting Equipment Play It Again Sports, Call ahead of time. Accepts only in-season sporting www.playitagainsports.com, equipment. 30 Plattsburgh Plaza, Plattsburgh 518-566-6026. www.sportsgift.org. Donate gently used sports equipment to children. Skichair.com, 4 Abbott Place, They turn old skis into Adirondack style chairs. Millbury, M.A. 01527 508-752-5997. Tires Clinton County Landfill 286 Sand Road, Morrisonville 518-563-5514 Moores Transfer Station 1590 North Star Road Moores 518-236-7577 Toys Christmas Bureau, P.O. Box 1253 New toys, bikes, stocking stuffers. No stuffed animals. Plattsburgh 518-562-1253. Peru Free Library, 3024 Children's games, toys & puzzles for both children & adults. Route 22, PO Box 96 Peru. No stuffed animals. 518-643-8618. Saint Joseph's Clothing Store, Small toys in good shape. No stuffed animals. 1349 Military Turnpike, Plattsburgh 518-563-6301. Turtle & Tots Day Care, Irish Call before donating.toys & children's items. Must be in good Settlement Rd., Plattsburgh shape & safe for young children. No stuffed animals. 518-562-2583. Wine Corks Wine Cork Recycling, They will turn them into flooring & wall tiles. Corks can also Yemm & Hart Ltd., 425 North be composted. Chamber Dr., Fredericktown, MO 63645. Yogurt Containers Preserve www.preserveproducts.com/ 7
Misc. Freecycle.org. Internet organization that allows members to post online, letting people know about unwanted items so that they can give them away as opposed to throwing them in the landfill. American Heart Association, Anything in good condition for Feb. auction. Check to 21 Plattsburgh Plaza, Plattsburgh make sure they have room. Also accepts fall decorations 518-561-3326. for Heart Walk. United Way of Clinton and Call and let them know about item. They will contact local Essex Counties, 45 Tom Miller Rd., nonprofits to see who can use it. They may not be able Plattsburgh 518-563-0028. to store donated items. Clinton County Convenience Ausable Convenience Station Mooers Transfer Station Altona Convenience Station 242 Dry Bridge Road 1590 North Star Road 2919 Route 191 Tuesday & Saturday, 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. Tuesday Thursday & Saturday Thursday 10 a.m. 2 p.m. 518-647-5652 8:30 a.m. 4 p.m. & Saturday 9 a.m. 3 p.m. 518-236-7577 No phone Champlain Convenience Station Chazy Convenience Station Churubusco Convenience Station 144 Castine Road 49 Esker Road Clinton Mills Road Thursday & Saturday, Wednesday & Saturday Wednesday, 10 a.m. 2 p.m. 8 a.m. 4 p.m. 8 a.m. 4 p.m. & Saturday, 9 a.m. 3 p.m. 518-298-5533 518-846-7095 No phone Dannemora Convenience Station Ellenburg Convenience Station Lyon Mountain Convenience Station 958 General Leroy Manor Road 6576 Military Turnpike 4353 Route 374 Tuesday & Saturday Thursday & Saturday Wednesday & Saturday 8 a.m. 4 p.m. 8 a.m. 4 p.m. 8 a.m. 4 p.m. 518-492-7552 518-594-7080 518-425-6823 (Sun. 12 p.m. 4 p.m., summers only!) Peru Convenience Station Saranac Convenience Station Schuyler Falls Convenience Station 526 Barney Downs Road 802 Ore Bed Road Sand Road, Morrisonville Tuesday & Saturday Wednesday & Saturday Monday Saturday 8 a.m. 4 p.m. 8 a.m. 4 p.m. 7 a.m. 3 p.m. 518-643-2127 518-293-8149 518-563-5514 Schuyler Falls (Landfill / Recycling Center) 286 Sand Road, Morrisonville Monday Friday, 7 a.m. 3 p.m. Saturday, 7 a.m. noon Phone: 518-563-5514 8