Landfills are the largest local source of methane (and pollution) in Prince George’s County where, simultaneously, many residents lack access to the affordable materials that crowd those landfills. So Community Forklift diverts over 170,000 refrigerators, power tools, lumber, and other landfill-bound items into the local “re-use” economy every year, ensuring that residents, small businesses, and nonprofits can acquire them at low- or no cost. Its model does more than eliminate waste. It allows community members to create assets out of these materials – residents repair their homes; organizations reduce their costs; and artisans hone their craft. Having donated more than $1 million worth of materials since 2011, Community Forklift also offers good jobs to returning citizens and those facing employment barriers, all while furthering the local green economy.
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