Donating to charity is a wonderful thing. There is far too much waste in the world, and it’s true that “one person’s trash is another person’s treasure”. A person discarding their 40 inch TV to buy a 70 inch TV can make someone’s day by donating their 40 inch TV to someone who currently has a 20 inch TV. And so on!
Donating is better than wasting or discarding, but it’s important to remember that places that process donations are run by regular people, and are not impervious to the elements. Electronics, furniture, clothes and toys left outside after hours at thrift stores help no one. In fact, they cause harm by wasting precious non-profit resources in landfill fees and extra volunteer hours.
It’s important to respect posted donation hours, as well as what can and cannot be donated to certain organizations.
The Lions Thrift Store in Winchester is reminding the public that it does not accept large items, and that donations must be dropped off during designated hours. A list of what is not accepted for donation is posted on the door.
