Every year, Turnip Green Creative Reuse in Wedgewood-Houston diverts thousands of pounds of discarded materials that otherwise might end up in a landfill. The nonprofit uses these materials for after-school projects and reuse workshops, as well as for stocking its artist marketplace with “handcrafted arts and crafts from local reuse artists.” Visit Turnip Green’s website for details on how to donate or shop for materials and other ways to get involved.
Junkdrop
Junkdrop bills itself as the “most ethical junk-removal solution in Nashville.” The service offers curbside pickup as well as clean-outs for homes, businesses, storage spaces and more, with donated items like appliances, clothes, furniture and construction materials going to those in need. Junkdrop partners with organizations like Habitat for Humanity, Goodwill and the Oasis Center to get donated materials to underprivileged Nashvillians.