Clothing Drive Event Planning Packet
A division of CTC Supplies 3845 N. Bremen St. Milwaukee, WI 53212 Dear Fund-Seeker, Thank you for considering for your fundraising needs. We are confident that you will be satisfied with the services we offer. Holding a clothing drive can be a wonderful opportunity to benefit your organization and help the environment. Clothing and household textiles currently make-up 4.67% of the waste stream. By partnering with Milwaukee Textile Recycling, your organization has the opportunity to recycle used clothing and household items, assisting the used clothing industry at a profit to your organization. The used clothing industry provides lower income people around the world with affordable clothing, repurposes clothing that is damaged as wiping rags, and processes clothing and textiles not suitable for wiping purposes back into fibers that are then remanufactured into paper, yarn, insulation, carpet padding, sound proofing, etc. Textile recycling is the world s oldest form of recycling and is often referred to as the original recycling industry. We would love to provide your organization with this unique, ecological and profitable opportunity. The information enclosed in this packet will help you make the most of our services. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Sincerely, Sandy Woycke CEO
Event Planning Process Step 1: Review your clothing drive planning packet. Step 2: Plan the details for your event. We ll need to know the followning information: Are you having a one day event, or a long-term drive? Date & Time of the Event or pick-up. Location of the event or pick-up. Goal volume. (We can help you estimate). Payment Information Any other details you d like our assistance with! Step 3: Advertise! An MTR staff member would be happy to assist you in creating a flyer, or create your own. Be sure to contact your community newspaper! Step 4: We ll work with you to make the collection easy. Step 5: Collect your clothing. Remember to ask your donors to bring their clothing in plastic bags. Step 6: We ll take the clothing away, worry free and send you payment for all goods collected.
Clothing Drive Options Option 1: Long -Term Collection Collect clothing at your facility year-round or over an extended period Of time. Collect items at your convenience, either as an open drop-off site, or at specified times. Store the clothing in a convenient location like a closet or storage room, or can provide a semi-trailer or collection bin. We will work with you to schedule pick-ups as necessary and pay for all goods collected. Option 2: One-Day Event Hold a one-day or other short-term drive at your location. Collect items for a limited time. will provide a semi-trailer or truck at your facility to remove all items, and will pay for all goods collected. Step 3: Create-Your-Own Have a different idea? We d love to work with you to create a drive that works best for you. Contact us and we will do our best to accommodate you request. *Payment for goods will arrive via check within 15 days of collection, unless other agreement has been established. Goods will be weighed, and will be paid for at an agreed per-pound rate.
Items Needed Clothing We are looking for good, clean clothing for men, women and children. This may include such items as: Shirts, Blouses, Suits Skirts, Pants, Shorts, Dresses Jackets, Coats, Warm-Ups Underwear, Bras, Slips, Pajamas Paired Socks, Paired Shoes We are looking for good, wearable clothing. However, we will accept items with small tears, or that are lightly stained or worn. Household Items We also accept clean household items such as: Sheets, Bedspreads, Blankets Curtains, Drapes Towels, Washcloths It is important to keep all items dry so they do not become moldy and unusable. They should be collected in closed plastic bags.
Textile Recycling Facts & Statistics Clothing and household textiles currently make-up 4.67% of the waste stream. The average consumer throws away 10 lbs of clothing annually. It is estimated that only 15% of textile materials are being diverted from the waste stream. That equates to 85% of all used textiles currently end up in the landfills. SMART members, in concert with the charitable industry divert approximately 2.5 billion lbs of waste annually. 17 gallons of water and 66 BTUs of energy are used to create one new cotton shop towel. NO water or energy is needed when creating a recycled cotton wiping rag. Recycling textiles protects the environment from exposure to various harsh chemicals and waste used in the manufacturing vs. recycling process of clothing. The textile recycling industry helps the economy internationally. More than 60% of recovered textiles are sent abroad to more than 250 countries, creating hundreds of thousands of jobs worldwide. Used clothing sales create jobs and affordable apparel in many lesser developed countries. Many people in these countries earn their livelihood by selling used clothing. *Facts gathered from the SMART Association s Media Kit. Download a copy at www.smartasn.org.
Clothing Drive Application Please complete this form to begin the fundraising process. Upon completion of this form, a staff member will contact you to begin planning your clothing drive. Contact Information Name: Phone: Email: Organization Information Name: Address: Should we send checks made payable to this organization? ( ) Yes ( ) No *If no, please provide payment information below. Make Checks Out To: Drive Information Drive Type Requested: ( ) Long-Term Collection ( ) One-Day Event ( ) Other Please describe details of your event here: Preferred Date & Time for Event or Pick-Up: Location of Event or Pick-Up: Goals What is the approximate number of individuals you are able to reach: What is your goal number of bags of clothing you hope to collect: Questions/Comments Our staff is here to assist you however we can with your drive. Please write any questions here, and we ll be happy to contact you. Submit form by Mail: CTC Supplies, Attn: Recycling Coordinator, 3845 N Bremen St. Milwaukee WI 53212, Fax: (414) 332-3402 or Email: recycling@ctcsupplies.com
Easy GREEN Fundraising GO GREEN GET GREEN Did you Know? The average U.S Citizen discards 70 lbs of clothing annually., along with other recycling organizations, divert approximately 2.5 billion lbs of waste annually. You can help! Help reduce the world s carbon footprint. Currently 4.6% of the world s waste stream is made of clothing and textiles. Only 15% of textiles are being diverted. Host a clothing drive and raise money for your organization, as well as help the environment. www.milwaukeetextilerecycling.com (414) 332-3401