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Question: What am I allowed to bring to The Orleans Gift House?
The mission of The Gift House is to encourage recycling, to save the town of Orleans solid waste transfer fees, and to build a sense of community. Rather than throwing out re-useable objects, consider bringing them to The Gift House. We ask that you follow the rules below and drop off items during our regular hours of operation between 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on days that the transfer station is open.
Please do not leave things on the pavement when The Gift House is closed.
ACCEPTABLE ITEMS
- Small appliances, machines and electronics in working order: Lamps, toasters, coffeemakers, blenders, radios, record players, sewing machines, typewriters, DVD and CD players
- Small flat-screen monitors/TVs -- easily portable and in working order (with receipt of transfer station fees paid)
- Bicycles in repairable order
- Small microwaves -- easily portable and in working order (with receipt of transfer station fees paid)
- Kitchen and dishware, pots, pans, cooking utensils, tableware
- Sporting goods and exercise equipment
- Children’s toys, games and puzzles
- Paintings, prints, and picture frames
- Tools and hardware
- Gardening supplies, planters, birdhouses and feeders
- Wooden chairs, small tables, chests, bed frames. (No mattresses, pads, pillows or large upholstered items.)
- Small shelves and cabinets
- DVDs, CDs, tape cassettes, videotapes, vinyl record albums
- Books. (No mold, one box per visit)
- Electrical fixtures
- Walkers and canes
- Seasonal decorations, wreaths, baskets, candlesticks, vases
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