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NYC Materials Exchange Certificate Program

Workshop/Traning Seminar

The Materials Exchange Certificate Program (MECP) consists of eight interactive training workshops to assist reuse professionals and organizations in developing, expanding and improving their programs. MECP is available at no cost to NYC MEDP members, through the City College of New York's Office of Continuing and Pro...

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Don't let the DONATED bedbugs bite!

Workshop/Traning Seminar

Bed bugs have increasingly become a topic of concern throughout the city. This educational workshop, developed by NYC MEDP in collaboration with the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOH), will focus on the NYC bedbug epidemic, as well as preventative practices and extermination methods, and what every Reuse...

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Upcoming Events


Recycle-A-Bicycle: Volunteer Night - Queens

Recycle-A-Bicycle: Volunteer Night - Queens

RAB is now offering volunteer nights in Long Island City! No experience is necessary, so come along and learn basic bike mechanics for free!

Bottomless Closet Annual Spring Luncheon

Bottomless Closet Annual Spring Luncheon

Bottomless Closet's Annual Spring Luncheon will be held this year to honor their accomplishments and provide the funding they need to keep supporting the wonderful women they work with. Bring a donation of professional accessories and help them replenish their stock!

Housing Works: Hey Ladies!

Housing Works: Hey Ladies!

Head over to the West Village Housing Works Thrift Shop for two hours to get first dibs on thrifty treasures (men are welcome too)!

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NYC WasteMatch is a materials matching service that helps NYC businesses and non-profits save time and money, while helping the environment! Services are completely free of charge and open to anyone.

Through NYC WasteMatch, you can:
- Reduce disposal costs
- Divert materials from the landfill
- Improve your environmental image
- Save money!

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