RecycleForce Columbus

RecycleForce Columbus closed its operations on February 27, 2015. We want to thank every one that helped us with our mission over the past couple of years.

Goodwill Columbus recycles electronics. We are referring everyone to drop off old electronics at any of their 20 locations.

Goodwill Columbus does NOT accept the following items.

• TVs (CONSOLE, CRT TUBE-STYLE)
• LARGE APPLIANCES (i.e. REFRIGERATORS, WASHERS, DRYERS, DISHWASHERS, STOVES, OR HVAC UNITS)
• ITEMS CONTAINING FUEL SUCH AS GASOLINE or PROPANE (PLEASE REMOVE FUEL PRIOR TO DONATING)

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From Jail Cell To Studio: Drug Dealer Becomes Personal Trainer Coss Marte went from being a drug kingpin to a fitness entrepreneur. The New York City resident calls his exercise plan "prison style" because it is based on his prison workout routine.

http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2014/12/11/program-gives-second-chance.html

Program offers new hope, job training to former inmates It’s hard for people with criminal records to find decent, steady work even in good economic times. But in a slowly recovering economy, it can be next to impossible. So Columbus Mayor Michael B. Coleman created a six-month internship program to help ex-convicts learn job skills and re-enter society.…

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America Recycles Day
e-Waste event at Volunteers of America store at 3620 Indianola Avenue, Indianola Plaza on Saturday, November 15 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.

http://www.voago.org/

Volunteers of America - Greater Ohio | Car Donation in Ohio Volunteers of America of Greater Ohio is a non-profit, faith-based organization dedicated to helping those in need rebuild their lives and reach their full potential. Support our programs by donating online, donating your car or used goods or shopping our auto auctions and thrift stores. Services pr…

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Ex-felon moves forward Lars Peterson left his future in a cemetery near the James River.

Sunday,October 26, 12:00pm-4:00pm, Worthington Kilbourne High School

Worthington Kilbourne High School PTA and RecycleForce Columbus will be joining forces in an e-Waste collection fundraiser to support programs of the PTA, such as scholarships and opportunity grants.

The event will be held on Sunday, October 26 from 12:00pm - 4:00pm at 1499 Hard Road, Columbus, OH 43235. Visit the high school website calendar for more details.

http://www.worthington.k12.oh.us/site/default.aspx?PageID=1

Worthington Schools / Homepage Worthington City Schools is one of the top school districts in the Columbus, Ohio area. 90% of our students move on to higher education; 80% of our teachers have a masters degree or more; we are the second largest employer within our district.

Saturday, October 25, 10:00am-1:00pm, North Broadway United Methodist Church

North Broadway United Methodist Church and RecycleForce Columbus are pleased to announce an e-Waste collection event on Saturday, October 25 from 10:00 to 1:00 at 48 E. North Broadway, Columbus. Join in for the "pre-game" Food Truck Tailgate event at the same time and location!

http://north-broadway.org/

North Broadway United Methodist Church

“I guarantee you the ex-offender is going to work twice as hard because we have something to prove to you why we need this job, why we deserve to work and why we need a second chance,” - Syrtia Lindsey, Restoration Academy 2013.

Job Training Program Works To Get Felons Into Careers The Restoration Academy works to help people with criminal records find a place of employment.

http://www.10tv.com/content/stories/2014/08/26/washington-hp-recalls-more-than-5-million-power-cords-over-fire-concerns.html

HP Recalls More Than 5 Million Power Cords Over Fire Concerns Hewlett-Packard Company is recalling about 5.6 million notebook computer AC power cords in this country and another 446,700 in Canada because of possible overheating, which can pose a fire and burn hazard.