BIG!NYC is a non-profit organization. In 2008, we are proud to have:
- Kept 450 tons of building materials of out the landfill.
- Provided $250,000 of material support to other non-profit and arts organizations.
- Saved New Yorkers nearly $1 million on purchases.
- Provided a site for 120 green collar trainees in partnership with CWE.
NYC Reuse Options
Exchanges and other Reuse Options - NYC and beyond:
If BIG! NYC can't reuse your materials try these other options
New York Wastematch
Craigslist - Stuff for Free listings
Freecycle NYC
Per Scholas - computer reuse/recycling
Materials for the Arts - lots of stuff for schools/artists
Housing Works - thrift store with locations in Manhattan
Hudson Valley Materials Exchange
Reuse Alliance
Recycling Resources for NYC:
How to recycle in New York City (Department of Sanitation)
NYC WasteLess - How to prevent waste and other tips
NYC Department of Sanitation (DSNY)
Recycle This! - NYC citizens group for recycling
Earth 911 - Where to recycle in NYC
Garbagescout
Lower East Side Ecology Center
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