Welcome - SCARCE SCARCE S chool C ommunity A ssistance for R ecycling and C omposting E ducation SCARCE is an award-winning environmental education non-profit dedicated to creating sustainable communities We accomplish this through innovative and hands-on education programs for schools and organizations, demonstrating care for people and our natural resources through our Reuse Center, and engaging the
About SCARCE SCARCE gives away all of its books and school supplies and, thus, depends on donations to pay the rent, utilities, and staff of the Book Rescue, Tools for Schools, Super Crayon Project, and other rescue programs
Items Accepted At SCARCE SCARCE accepts a variety of items for reuse and recycling as part of our effort to help people and our planet prosper New and gently used books and supplies can be donated by local community members, schools, and organizations looking to reduce waste and give back to students everywhere
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Recycling Events - SCARCE Most community recycling events are drive through recycling and reuse events for residents Check the list of accepted items and load up your car Events are typically hosted by the local community or a community organization and are held on Saturday mornings in the spring and fall Would your community like to host a recycling event? Contact SCARCE for help getting started!
Household Hazardous Waste - SCARCE Hazardous waste disposal is NOT available at SCARCE View a list of locations below Cleaning supplies, batteries, lead paint, and yard chemicals pose a threat to our soil, water, and air if not disposed of properly Despite being common household materials, they should never be disposed of at home
Accepted School Office Supplies - SCARCE SCARCE accepts a variety of items for reuse or recycling as part of our effort to help people and our planet prosper Below is a more detailed list of accepted school and office supplies
Contact - SCARCE Please note: Children under the age of 16 are not permitted in the Book Rescue side We appreciate you leaving food beverages in your car We are CLOSED on the following days: Friday, April 3 at 12noon - Saturday, April 4 for the holiday
Christmas Tree Holiday Light Collection Locations and Dates (2025 . . . Most holiday light collection bins are indoors and only available for drop-off during business hours, which may be different during the holidays Don’t see your town? Check with your local government for additional locations or bring them to SCARCE We take lights year-round!
SCARCE-LY USED Books Records The History of SCARCE-LY Used Books and Records From the very beginning, SCARCE-LY Used Books and Records was a labor of love We first opened in 2017 when two volunteers, Jim and Susan Marshall, took it on as a project to find an outlet for our donated books that didn’t fit with the schools and other nonprofits we work with