SANFORD — In an effort to help keep the community clean while fighting poverty throughout Maine, Catholic Charities Maine and St. Thérese of Lisieux Parish in Sanford co-hosted a free eWaste day in the St. Thomas School parking lot on June 4.
Over 40,000 pounds of electronic throwaways were collected during the event, avoiding the landfill. Unusable items will be recycled, while items that are usable will be sold at Threads of Hope, the five thrift stores operated by Catholic Charities Maine, which sell donated home furnishings, clothing, collectibles and other items at affordable prices.
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