Reduce End of Year Waste
Have extra supplies to clean out? Don’t throw them out!
We’re partnering with Materials for the Arts (MFTA) to keep classroom supplies out of landfills. We have two great opportunities for your school. Pick one, or both!
Scroll down to learn more about both options.
Donate to Materials for the Arts (MFTA)
When:
Thursday, June 20 (2-6PM)*
Monday, June 24 (9AM-2:30PM)
Wednesday, June 26 (9AM-2:30PM)
Friday, June 28 (9AM-2:30PM)
*Special Event: when you donate on June 20, you can shop for free supplies at the MFTA Warehouse!
Where:
33-00 Northern Blvd
Loading Dock
Long Island City, NY 11101
Please do bring:
Fabric and trim
Unused paper
Arts and crafts supplies
Theatrical props
Beads and jewelry
Office supplies
Framing
Paint
Pens and pencils
Please do NOT bring:
Furniture
Technology
Books
Appliances
Clothing
Curriculum / Lesson Plans
Broken or unusable items
Host Your Own school Supply Swap
Have your own supply swap at your school to trade excess supplies with your colleagues.
This is an option you can put together with your colleagues and PA/PTA.
Check out this flyer for guidance:
How to Get Started
1) Start a collection box
Set aside a box or bin in your classroom and start organizing your excess supplies.
Download this flyer and print on scrap paper to label your box!
2) Recruit Volunteers
Ask your PA/PTA to help organize your swap! They could volunteer to organize supplies and run the swap, and they can help with donation too.
Your Green Team or student government can help spread the word around the school.
3) Make a transport plan
If you can get your materials to MFTA, that’s great! If you need more help transporting supplies, make plans with your school network.
Can your PA/PTA volunteer to transport supplies?
4) Spread the Word!
Let everyone in your school know about your plans!
If you're hosting a swap, use this flyer template to tell your colleagues about it.