Reduce Your Waste: Charities That Will Accept Used Costumes/Props/Set Pieces
22-12-15
Working in theatre can be a very wasteful business. We have to make new sets, costumes, props for every production and storage space in HK can be pricey. It's always heartbreaking to see large amounts of reusable items thrown in a bin after you finish a show. You might be wondering how you can reduce your carbon footprint and recycle your used props/costumes and set pieces. Here's a list of charities in Hong Kong that accept gently used items.
Clothes (Costumes)
Christian Action
www.christian-action.org.hk
2456-2220
Providing for Chinese and Russian refugees since the 1950s, Christian Action is now the only comprehensive provider of services to ethnic minorities, refugees, asylum seekers and foreign domestic helpers. Their green collection program will take anything re-wearable – call them at 2456-2220 and arrange a pick up at your door. If you have a lot to give, they’ll pick up for free.
Caritas Community Centre
www.caritas.org.hk
2/F, Caritas House, 2-8 Caine Rd., Mid-Levels
2843-4652
The official social service agency of the Catholic Church in Hong Kong, Caritas focuses on the needs of the ‘3 Ls’ – the last, the least and the lost. They firmly believe in giving people a second chance. Drop off clothing at their door.
Crossroads Foundation
www.crossroads.org.hk
Crossroads Village, 2 Castle Peak Rd., Tuen Mun
2984-9309
Crossroads connect those who are in need with those who can provide help. They accept all forms of re-wearables, which then go into their Global Distribution Program. Half of the distributed goods go to cases sponsored by the Social Welfare Department, and the other half are designated for foreign countries such as Cameroon, India and Haiti. Call them for a pick up, mail in or drop off at their door.
Friends of the Earth
www.foe.org.hk
2528-5588
Friends of the Earth launched the Used Clothes Recycling Program in 2001, which collects all sorts of textile products: used clothes, shoes, bed sheets and handbags. Re-wearables are exported to neighbouring countries while the worn out pieces are turned into wipers for industrial use. They have many collection points – check out their web site and find the one closest to you.
Hong Kong Federation of Handicapped Youth
www.hkfhy.org.hk
G/F 16 to 21 Wang Kee House, Wang Tau Hom Estate, Wong Tai Sin
2388-5111
Established in 1970, this government organization helps people with disabilities. Second-hand clothing will be most helpful to these youth. Drop clothes off at the Federation’s address.
Hong Kong Salvation Army
www.salvation.org.hk
2572-2879
The Salvation Army is one of the most established organizations for recycling goods. Some of the collected items go to those in need, such as the elderly, street sleepers and ex-prisoners; the rest go to the Salvation Army’s retail chain, sold with discount. They accept all re-wearables (but note they do not accept towels and underwear.) There are more than 200 collection boxes through Hong Kong – check their web site for locations of donation boxes and stores near you.
Oxfam
www.oxfam.org.hk
LG8, Jardine House, 1 Connaught Place, Central
2522-1765
Founded in the UK in 1942, Oxfam is one of the oldest humanitarian organisations. Proceeds from The Oxfam Shop go towards humanitarian projects around the world. They take all sorts of clothing, handbags, and Fair Trade products.
Po Leung Kuk Orphanage
www.poleungkuk.org.hk
66 Leighton Road, Hong Kong
2277-8888
Po Leung Kuk provides welfare, educational and cultural services to their young community. Drop off your re-wearables (e.g. old clothing) at their door – your donation will go towards young people in need.
St. James’ Settlement
www.sjs.org.hk
85 Stone Nullah Lane, Wan Chai
2574-5201
These folks run a number of charity projects, including day care and donation services for the elderly. Drop off used clothing at their door.
Furniture (Set Pieces)
Industrial Relations Institute
www.iri.org.hk
1/F Block 8, 267 Un Chau St., Cheung Sha Wan
2729-7023
All donated items are sold at a low-price by its Community Recycling Coop-hosted charities, and proceeds go towards grassroots workers and low-income families. They’ll pick up your furniture for free – just call.
Remar Hong Kong
www.remarhongkong.com
3193-4919; work@remarhongkong.com
A Christian charity dedicated to helping drug addicts, the homeless and other people in need. These folks have a large warehouse and specialise in collecting large items such as furniture. Call or email them to arrange a pick-up – easy.
Electrical Appliances (Props)
Oxfam
www.oxfam.org.hk
LG8, Jardine House, 1 Connaught Place, Central
2522-1765
Founded in the UK in 1942, Oxfam is one of the oldest humanitarian organizations. Proceeds from The Oxfam Shop go towards humanitarian projects around the world. They take all sorts of clothing, handbags, and Fair Trade products.
Po Leung Kuk Orphanage
www.poleungkuk.org.hk
66 Leighton Road, Hong Kong
2277-8888
Po Leung Kuk provides welfare, educational and cultural services to their young community. Drop off your re-wearables (e.g. old clothing) at their door – your donation will go towards young people in need.
St. James’ Settlement
www.sjs.org.hk
85 Stone Nullah Lane, Wan Chai
2574-5201
These folks run a number of charity projects, including day care and donation services for the elderly. Drop off used clothing at their door.
Household items (Curtains, bowls, glasses)- Don't send them your prop gun!
Christian Action
www.christian-action.org.hk
2456-2220
Providing for Chinese and Russian refugees since the 1950s, Christian Action is now the only comprehensive provider of services to ethnic minorities, refugees, asylum seekers and foreign domestic helpers. Their green collection program will take anything that can be re-used – call them at 2456-2220 and arrange a pick up at your door. If you have a lot to give, they’ll pick up for free.
Caritas Community Centre
www.caritas.org.hk
2/F, Caritas House, 2-8 Caine Rd., Mid-Levels
2843-4652
The official social service agency of the Catholic Church in Hong Kong, Caritas focuses on the needs of the ‘3 Ls’ – the last, the least and the lost. They firmly believe in giving people a second chance. Drop off small household items at their door.
Crossroads Foundation
www.crossroads.org.hk
Crossroads Village, 2 Castle Peak Rd., Tuen Mun
2984-9309
Crossroads connect those who are in need with those who can provide help. They accept all forms of household items which then go into their Global Distribution Program. Half of the distributed goods go to cases sponsored by the Social Welfare Department, and the other half are designated for foreign countries such as Cameroon, India and Haiti. Call them for a pick up, mail in or drop off at their door.
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