Second TBGreen Recycling and Donation event a success

Volunteers from The Burke Group (TBG) welcomed approximately 50 individuals to the TBGreen Recycling and Donation event on August 19 and 20. TBG partnered with the Village of Rosemont, Abt Electronics and the Salvation Army to provide a responsible, environmentally friendly method for area residents and employees to get rid of unwanted items.

In total, more than 53 cubic yards of recycled and donated goods were collected. Their efforts helped keep electronics, Styrofoam and batteries out of landfills, and found new homes for furniture, housewares, kitchen items, books, toys, school supplies, over 30 bags of clothes and many other usable donated items.

"A two-day event like this can really make a difference," said Christopher B. Burke, PhD, PE, D.WRE, Dist.M.ASCE, president of The Burke Group. "It's great to be able to declutter your house in a way that is environmentally conscious and helps to provide items to those in need."

Abt Electronics provided this no-cost opportunity for participants to responsibly recycle their electronics and Styrofoam. Proceeds from the sale of the gently used donated items will fund the Salvation Army's adult rehabilitation program, which helps over 216,000 people every year.