With an administration building undergoing a major $7 million upgrade, Johnson County recently found itself with excess office furniture and equipment. To avoid sending the materials to the landfill, they utilized ECICOG and the Iowa Waste Exchange (IWE) program to help find other uses for the materials. The vast majority of surplus items were matched with local non-profits, including Field to Family, Table to Table, and the Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity ReStore. The ReStore was literally a heavy lifter, hauling away nearly all of the heavy metal furniture including a large antique metal cabinet from the 1800s.
In addition to avoiding the landfill, Johnson County was very pleased to be able to meet internal sustainability goals and help local non-profit agencies. This exchange saved the receiving organizations over $5,000. Contact Environmental Specialist Josh Ventling for more information or visit the Iowa Waste Exchange on how local organizations or businesses can repurpose unwanted materials.
Contact Environmental Specialist Josh Ventling for more information or visit the
Iowa Waste Exchange on how local organizations or businesses can repurpose
unwanted materials.
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