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	Material Donation Policy SCRAP collects creative materials and some office and school supplies. Materials must be CLEAN (no stains, odors, mildew, animal hair) and in usable condition. We can only accept donations from in and around the Portland Area. This list is not comprehensive. It is designed to give you an idea of the materials that we accept. All donations are subject to staff approval based on size and space limitations. Please see the "How, When and Where" section (below to the left) for further details about making a donation.
Materials in Demand paint - oil & acrylic (not house paint) yarn, especially non-acrylic knitting needles buttons cardstock paper 5-1/4 inch floppy disks fabric yardage copy paper - colored, white, cardstock colored wire We have too many... ...and at the moment cannot accept... CD Jewel Cases Manila and Hanging File Folders Binders Linoleum National Geographics Tiny Notepads Holiday Stuff Faux Flowers Crayons Rubberbands Comb Binding Wrapping Paper and Bows How, When and Where to Donate: Donations must be PRE-APPROVED by calling 503.294.0769 or emailing Sarah. We do this to ensure that the materials you have are appropriate for SCRAP. We ask that your donations are organized as well as possible and not in a jumbled heap. We are a very small organization and we spend a lot of time sorting. Donations can be dropped off during open hours (wed 11-8, thurs-sat 11 to 6, sunday 11-5) though we prefer to not receive donations in the first or last hour of the day.	Materials SCRAP CAN Accept Paper Standard Copy Paper (plain, colored, bond, cardstock, etc.), Old Letterhead, Watercolor Paper, Drawing Pads, Construction Paper (not cut up bits), Butcher Paper (rolls), Posterboard, Wrapping Paper, Paper Sample Books, Maps, Calendars (new and used), Magazines (National Geographic and others with many images), Tissue Paper, Postage Stamps, Stock Photography Books, Blueprints, Cardboard Tubes (minimum 12” long - please no toilet paper or papertowel tubes) We cannot accept books or backside paper from your home, aka “junk mail.” Fabric and Notions Fabric (yardage only – ˝ yd minimum, NO SCRAPS), Zippers, Buttons, Beads, Thread, Needles, Pins, Trim, Lace, Ribbon, Velcro, Leather, String (no tangles), Yarn (no tangles), Knitting Needles, Crochet Hooks, Patterns Artist’s Mediums Paint – watercolor, acrylic, oil, tempera (not dried out), Paint Brushes, Pastels, Glitter, Glue, Chalk, Ink, Stamps and Pads, Squeegees, Rollers, Carving Tools, Stencils, Transfer Letters and Numbers Mat Board, Framing, Sign Making Mat Board (3” X 5” and larger, cut and uncut; no strips), Foam Core (12” X 12” and larger), Frames (with or without glass, no broken glass or loose glass), Mat Board Corner Samples, Frame Corner Samples, Acrylic, Plexiglass, Corrugated Plastic, Sign Board, Adhesive Vinyl Architecture/Design Carpet Samples (18”x14” or larger), Formica Samples, Wallcovering books, Tile (colorful, granite, marble – 18” x 18” max), Paint Chip Samples, Fabric Books, Fabric Swatches (6”x6” or larger, no paper backing), Wood Samples (1’ square or smaller) Office Supplies Pens (usable), Pencils, Erasers, Markers (usable), Crayons, Chalk, Rulers, Scissors, Hole Punches, Staplers, Staples (standard size only), Staple Removers, Tape Dispensers, Tape, File Folders (manila, pocket and hanging), File Tabs, Dividers, Transparencies (unused), Rubber Bands, Paperclips, Envelopes (new or w/logo, not from junk mail, NO WINDOWS), Labels, Binders (1/2” – 2” only – accepted at staff’s discretion) Media/Tech CDs (new, used, AOL), CD jewel cases (in usable condition – not broken), Film Canisters, Slide Carousels, Slides, Floppy Disks (5 Ľ” only), Telephone Wire, Wire (not power cords) Metal Clean Bottle Caps, Altoids / AOL tins, other small miscellaneous metal Wood Small blocks and boards. No nails or staples. Accepted at staff’s discretion. Miscellaneous Wine Corks, Tennis Balls, Stickers, Bubble Wrap, Baby Food Jars with Lids, Fake Flowers, Trophies, Gift Bags, Ribbons and Bows, Lenses. Others accepted at staff discretion. Materials SCRAP CANNOT Accept SPRAY PAINT - we can no longer accept spray paint due to the new law requiring that spray paint be locked up and sales be logged Clothing of any kind – not even as fabric Books (unless they are art or craft related) Household Goods and Appliances Nic-Nacs – figurines, ornaments, anything Goodwill-like Furniture Computers Food Containers – yogurt tubs, cookie containers Tupperware or Storage Bins Packing Peanuts – bring them to a shipping store Plastic Packaging Block Styrofoam Toilet Paper Rolls or Egg Cartons Flower Pots Baskets Referrals: Goodwill, Salvation Army & Numerous Local Thrift Shops – clothing, toys, nic-nacs, etc. FREE GEEK – computers and techy stuff – 503.232.9350 Oregon Community Warehouse – furniture, household goods - 503.235.8786 The ReBuilding Center - building materials, fixtures, and more - 503.331.1877 Schoolhouse Supplies – school supplies - 503.249.9933 Metro Recycling Hotline – If you have something and you don't know where to take it, these folks will help you out - 503.234.3000 Free Lists: www.FreeCycle.org - (need to be a member to post - membership is free) Craigslist - can post for free Compact versions of this page: PDF Word
SCRAP 3901-A North Williams Ave Portland, OR 97227 just two blocks N of Fremont Phone: (503) 294-0769 info@scrapaction.org Shop Hours: Wednesday 11am to 8pm Thursday - Saturday 11am to 6pm Sunday 11 pm to 5 pm Closed Monday & Tuesday Map to SCRAP Page Updated May 12, 2008

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