NYC WasteMatch


Mission

Description: An online materials exchange serving NYC’s businesses and nonprofits. By matching generators of valuable commercial “waste” and surplus with those
in need of materials,

NYC WasteMatch helps clients reduce disposal or purchasing costs, obtain tax-deductions or revenues, and reduce their environmental impact.
NYC WasteMatch is a program of the NYC Department of Sanitation, Bureau of Waste Prevention, Reuse and Recycling.

Materials accepted: Industrial surplus, building materials, computers and peripherals, office furnishings, and many other reusables and recyclables from the
commercial waste stream.

Type of organization: Nonprofit



Types of Materials:

Clothing, Fabric & Textiles, Building Materials, Bicycles & Accessories, Personal Care Items, Small Appliances, Architectural Salvage, Art Supplies, Food & Food Rescue, Theatre & Film Surplus, Furniture (Office), Medical Equipment & Wheelchairs, Sports Equipment, Shoes/Footwear, Clothing Surplus (New), School Supplies, Jewelry, Musical Instruments, Computers & Peripherals, Clothing (Specific Types), Lighting and Design Equipment, Video Games, Large Appliances/Electronics, Bedding & Linens, Construction & Demolition Materials (C&D), Cell Phones, Office Equipment (Copiers/Fax/Phones/Etc.), Hearing Aids/Glasses, Household Supplies (Pots/Pans/Dishes/Etc.), Paper, Industrial Surplus (Textiles/Paper/Etc.), Misc. Electronics, Books, Media (CD/DVD), and Furniture (Household)

Materials Accepted From:

Businesses & Institutions



NYC WasteMatch on Twitter

  • May 17, 2012 - Recycling is great but even better is Reuse! Let WasteMatch help your non-profit or business give new life to your unwanted items.

  • May 17, 2012 - Help the green on this planet & in your wallet! Using WasteMatch for your nonprofit/business is the social and economic smart thing to do

  • May 16, 2012 - Giving isn’t just for Santa Clause and Oprah! Want to help a local non-profit? Check out our website. You might have what they need!

  • May 16, 2012 - Wanna know who's looking for what? Welcome to #WantedWednesdays: http://t.co/r0BrcR48 #reuse #wastematch

  • May 16, 2012 - Do you know of businesses or nonprofits that either need or need to move items in bulk? Help keep it out of the landfill by contacting us!

  • May 15, 2012 - Treat your old stuff like your mind. Keep it out of the garbage and make a wise move with NYC WasteMatch.

  • May 15, 2012 - Just upgrade your electronics? We connect you to NYC's non-profits, they take them off your hands and you keep them out of the landfill!

  • May 14, 2012 - Ready to break up with your office furniture? We're match-makers for your unwanted stuff! We help keep out of the waste stream.

  • May 14, 2012 - Tossing old equipment doesn't have to break the bank. WasteMatch knows who needs what in NYC. Keep it out of the landfill!

  • May 11, 2012 - Hey restaurants, bars and schools…yeah we’re talkin’ to you! Need someone to pick up your used cooking oil for FREE? We know who will!

The opinions expressed on this twitter feed are not necessarily endorsed by NYC MEDP.

Founded

1997

Address

www.wastematch.org
New York, NY 10031

Phone

212.650.5832