In Harwich, Massachusetts on Cape Cod there is a recycling center for usable household items next to the Town Dump known as the "Treasure Chest". This steel building is very popular and open year round. Clothing, kitchen ware, books, records, Christmas items, bicycles, furniture, picture frames, golf equipment, glassware, along with select garden and building supplies are some of the items found at the "Treasure Chest" which is staffed by local volunteers and open Friday through Monday during the Summer season and Saturday and Sunday during the off season.
Recycling centers such as the "Treasure Chest" keep fewer items from being dumped at the land fill and give local residents a chance to pick up and drop off usable items to extend the life of these usable goods. There is also a steel storage container on site that they fill with surplus books which are shipped overseas.
Your town should consider a recycling center like the "Treasure Chest" if your town does not currently have a recycling center.
