Reuse is a more cost-effective and environmentally sound approach than landfilling or even recycling. Reuse promotes both the environmental benefits of conserving our nation’s natural resources and of keeping valuable materials out of landfills. Communities that develop programs to conserve and reuse resources are also enhancing the growth of their businesses and charitable organizations and are protecting the environment.

NJDEP Resources

• NJDEP Source Reduction Page
• NJDEP ReUse Opportunities Guide
   

Upcycle Resources

• Terracycle Headquartered in Trenton, New Jersey, TerraCycle is an international upcycling and recycling company that collects difficult-to-recycle packaging and products and repurposes the material into affordable, innovative products. TerraCycle works with more than 100 major brands in the U.S. and 22 countries overseas to collect used packaging and products that would otherwise be destined for landfills. It repurposes that waste into new, innovative materials and products that are available online and through major retailers.

Book and Media Swaps

• The Book Barn - located at 18 Pocono Road, Denville, NJ. Shop, volunteer or donate gently used books. The Book Barn does NOT accept any encyclopedias and text books older three years. Proceeds go to local charities. The store hours are Wednesday-Thursday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM and Saturdays 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Call before donating, 973-625-6411. Book donations accepted during business hours; The Book Barn does not provide pick-up service.
• MakeUsof.com's Book and Media Swap Listing A listing of the 10 best websites to swap books, movies, games and CDs is provided at this link.
• PaperbackSwap.com - Trade books for free with online book swap.
  • It's easy: List books you'd like to swap with other club members.
  • Once a book is requested, mail it to the club member.
  • In return, you may choose from almost 5 million available books!
    • Books you request are mailed to you for free.
    • No late fees. No hidden charges.
• SWAP.com
  • List the books, CDs, movies, and video games that you want to trade and/or receive and swap.com does the rest.
  • Swap.com shows the items that can be receive for your items.
  • Once the other traders accept, the trade is complete and you will then be provided the shipping address where you need to ship your item.

Internet-Based Exchange Links

• Freecycle.org - A site where everything posted must be free.  Perform a search on the municipality of interest and the freecycleMorrisNJ Group should appear. This is a grassroots and entirely nonprofit movement of people who are giving (and getting) stuff for free in their own towns. It's all about reuse and keeping good stuff out of landfills. Each local group is moderated by local volunteers (them's good people). Membership is free.
   
• ReUse Marketplace - A search engine that allows you to browse available items from eight materials exchanges. The US Environmental Protection Agency awarded a grant to the Northeast Recycling Council, Inc., to develop and manage the Reuse Marketplace.
   
• SwapStyle - An online fashion swap party where one can swap clothes, accessories, cosmetics, shoes and lots more with people from all around the world at any time, day or night. And it's free!
   

Physical Sites/Stores/Outlets

• Morris Habitat for Humanity ReStore  - located Off Route 10 at 274 South Salem St., Suite 100 Randolph, New Jersey 07869  Shop, volunteer or donate materials for sale at the ReStore.  The ReStore keeps furniture, appliances, and building materials out of the waste stream by accepting donations of these new and gently used materials for sale at low prices.  The proceeds fund Morris Habitat for Humanity's home building projects. Pickup may be available. Click here for a listing of all Habitat for Humanity ReStore locations.
   
• The Market Street Mission maintains a 25,000 square-foot industrial center, which houses a thrift store and warehouse, at the end of George Street off Martin Luther King Avenue in Morristown. Among the items offered for sale at bargain prices are new and used furniture, clothing, housewares, appliances, sporting goods, office furnishings, and knick-knacks. The thrift store accepts donations of most items except toys, magazines, tires, batteries, and weapons. Donations are tax-deductible, and all proceeds benefit the Mission. Mission trucks, operated by men in the work therapy program and are used to collect donated items on a weekly schedule. -- Call (973) 538-0427 for free pickup.
   
• Community Food Bank of New Jersey is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that distributes over 23 million pounds of food and groceries a year, ultimately serving 1,656 non-profit programs including 436 programs served by its partner distribution organizations. Through their combined efforts, they assist three-quarters of a million low-income people in 18 of New Jersey's 21 counties.  They will provide pickup of large quantities only.
   
• Interfaith Food Pantry Serving Morris County is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that provides food and groceries to eligible Morris County residents. Applications are taken and food is given to anyone in need. Groceries are collected from a variety of sources: Houses of Worship, Businesses and Schools, Community Service Programs, Local Groups and Organizations and Individuals and Families. The Interfaith Food Pantry purchases food whenever donations run low in order to maintain our goal of providing reliable assistance to the community.
   
• The Salvation Army Family Thrift Stores are loaded with gently used clothing and household items that are donated through their pickup service, drop-off bins, community centers and stores. Fresh items arrive daily, and the proceeds from these sales fund their adult rehabilitation program, which helps over 216,000 people every year. Our more than 1,497 conveniently located stores offer shoppers the opportunity to purchase quality clothing, furniture, household goods, sporting equipment, books, electronics and much more at bargain prices. Whether one is looking for an amazing deal on brand name goods, searching for a rare treasure or antique, or simply looking to purchase great products from a store that helps those in need, The Salvation Army store is the place to go. All purchases help the Salvation Army recycle goods to recycle lives. To schedule a pickup, call 800-728-7825 or 1-800-SA-TRUCK.
   
  • Dover
    24 Bassett Highway
    Dover, NJ 07801
    Phone: 973-366-6626
    Hours: Mon-Sat., 9:00-5:00
  • Pompton Lakes
    43 Lakeside Avenue
    Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442
    Phone: 973-839-4492
    Hours: Mon-Sat., 8:30-4:30
  • Green Brook
    199 E. Rt. 22
    Green Brook, NJ 08812
    Phone: 732-968-1332
    Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00-7:00 Sat 9:00-8:00
     
• Goodwill NY/NJ accepts your new or gently used items like clothing, appliances and furniture and sells them in its well-known Goodwill retail stores. Last year, more than 62 million people donated to Goodwill.  There are more than 3,200 Goodwill donation locations in North America. The sales of donations help fund job training and other career services that help people become successful at work.  To reach the Goodwill headquarters, call 718-777-6320. Pickup services are not available.
   
  • Pequannock Store (new as of Sept. 2012)
    561 Route 23
    Pompton Plains, NJ 07444
    Mon-Sat 10am-8pm and Sun 10am-7pm
    Phone: 973-616-2860
  • Rockaway Store (new as of Dec. 2009)
    Rockaway Commons Mall
    226 Highway 46
    Rockaway, NJ
    Mon-Sat 10am-8pm and Sun 10am-7pm
    Phone: (973)983-5693
  • Fairfield Store
    423 Route 46 West
    Fairfield, NJ 07004
    Phone: (973)227-1842
  • Springfield Store
    126 Route 22
    Springfield, NJ 07081
    Phone: (973)912-0156
     
• The Bargain Barn - located at 18 Pocono Road, Denville, NJ. Shop volunteer or donate gently used items. Donations must NOT have any mold, rips or stains. The Bargain Barn does not accept large furniture. Proceeds go to local charities. The store hours are Tuesday-Friday 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM and Saturday 9:30AM-1:00PM. Call before donating, 973-625-6093. Donations are accepted during business hours; The Bargain Barn does not provide pick-up service.
   
• Green Demolitions The donation super-store is located at 275 Route 46 West, Fairfield, NJ 07004, Tel: 862-210-8332. The 23,000 square foot super-store features a huge "Kitchen World" area plus sections including bathrooms, lighting, furniture, home décor, artwork, cool gifts, luxury bargains, architectural elements, building materials, and more!
   

  Green Demolitions helps people donate their unused or lightly used appliances, bathrooms, fixtures, furniture, kitchens, etc. to this charity. They have capability to send crews to dismantle and remove items, and they provide paperwork for charitable tax deductions. Likewise people can shop for donated items at this store.
   

• Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Northern NJ - This organization will take working TVs, appliances, radios, clothing and most gently used household items. BBBSMBP does not pick up furniture or vehicle donations.  For vehicle donations, including autos, boats, trailers, motorcycles, etc., please call Adessa Impact at 800-710-9145. To make a donation and or schedule a pickup, call (973)335-3044.
   
• RE Sports - (Sporting Goods Donations / Reuse)

  2474 US Highway 206
  Belle Mead NJ 08502
  Tel: 908-456-4809
  Email: resportsnj@gmail.com

  The "RE" in RE SPORTS stands for recycling and reusing. Almost every item sold has been purchased secondhand or donated. They do not throw out anything which can still be used, giving away items which cannot be sold to a new home whenever possible.

  RE Sports Policy - 25% of the proceeds from the sale of donated items are given a local sports organization or non-profit of the donor's choice. You can nominate organizations for which to donate.

  *Please note that RE Sports cannot provide tax receipts for donations*

  What RE Sports accepts:

  • Equipment for all team sports, including baseball, softball, lacrosse, soccer, ice/street hockey, field hockey, basketball, football and for most individual sports including golf, tennis, pickleball, wrestling, boxing, snowboarding, fishing, skiing and swimming
  • Lawn and pool games such as cornhole, ring toss, croquet, horseshoes, boule, and frisbees
  • Bicycles, scooters and skateboards
  • Light exercise equipment such as handheld weights, jump ropes, and resistance bands
  • Athletic wear and collegiate or professional team branded apparel
  • Collegiate or professional team branded novelty items, such as bobbleheads, flags, pennants, magazines/programs, figurines, mugs/glasses, license plates, décor, blankets and towels
  • Sports trading cards, binders, and pages
     

  What RE Sports does not accept:

  • Non-sports items
  • Large exercise equipment such as treadmills and elliptical machines
  • Camping and hiking equipment (except for walking poles and backpacks)
  • Apparel for little league or town teams, e.g. Hillsborough Baseball League or Montgomery Cougars
  • Used mouthguards, protective cups, swim goggles and other personal items which pose sanitation issues
  • Track and Field equipment, including cleats
  • Books
     
• Lupus Foundation of America, Inc. – The website contains a list of items that are acceptable. For more information, call: 1-(888) 445-8787. Portable TVs and computers are also acceptable.  To find out when the Lupus Foundation is an area and to schedule a pickup, call 1-(888) 445-8787. Scheduling may also be accomplished at the following website: www.LUPUSPICKUP.ORG
   
• Kars4Kids – A registered nonprofit Jewish organization who, together with its sister charity Oorah, help thousands of children develop into productive members of the community. Fill out an online form or call 1.855.536.9324 to donate your car or boat. www.kars4kids.org/
   
• The Gruenert Center - (Catholic Charities, Diocese of Paterson) - Contact: Carolina Nelson, phone:  973-409-2751  ext. 2. (carolina@dpd.org) Located off the Espanong Road exit, between the north and southbound lanes of Route 15 in Jefferson Township, NJ., the Gruenert Center is on the top floor of the building complex. The center needs the following items: adult-sized costume type clothing, greeting cards, card stock, glue sticks, and any other craft supplies. This is a drop-off only facility; Gruenert provides no pickup. pickup.
   
• Your ReSource -A nonprofit organization based in Ewing, New Jersey, operates a program called Community Access to Rehabilitation Equipment (C.A.R.E.). Through this program, donated durable medical equipment, such as crutches and wheelchairs, is provided to those with limited financial resources. To donate or learn more about the program, call 609-530-1513 or visit www.yourresourcenj.org. Drop-off locations are in Mount Laurel and New Egypt, NJ. Pickup is provided only in the Mercer County area; there is no pickup provided in Morris County.