The PA Resources Council and its partners will hold a one-of-a-kind one day collection event-- ReuseFest-- for materials destined for reuse on August 11 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the SouthSide Works at 26th and Sidney Streets in Pittsburgh.

Participants can conveniently drop off a wide variety of materials for reuse including bikes, medical supplies, usable building materials, clothing and household goods, gently used furniture and mattresses, art supplies, pet carriers and much, much more. 

The event will be helping area non-profits and the environment with this collection. Here are just a few of the organizations that will be there to accept donations – Animal Rescue League, Goodwill, Free Ride, Global Links, Pittsburgh Tote Bag Project, Construction Junction.

For more a complete list of participating organizations and materials collected, visit the Zero Waste Pittsburgh website or call Sarah Alessio Shea of the PA Resources Council at 412-488-7490 x 236.

7/23/2012