ThriftWORKS

Creating New Economic Opportunities A Mission-Driven Social Enterprise

How it works:


ThriftWORKS Community Recycling Employment Program provides urgently needed skills, training, and earning opportunities for low and unskilled job seekers.  Many in our community need and want jobs, but have multiple barriers to employment.

ThriftWORKS provides a supportive environment for those looking for a fresh start to learn, earn and access good job opportunities.  As a ThriftWORKS team member, they learn marketable skills and get real-world experience in facets of the customer service, merchandising and retail industries.

Unlike some other recycling enterprises, ThriftWORKS creates jobs right here in our local neighborhoods.  As an added benefit, thousands of items are removed from the waste stream - providing environmental benefits for our communities.

BUT...We Need Your Help to Help Others

  • Host a Collection Bin at Your Organization or Business Location

  • Sponsor a Donation Drive with Your Neighbors, Friends, School, Church or Community Organization

From delivery through pick up - we make it easy for you!  
We will provide you with marketing materials to make your donation drive a success and we'll work with you and your organization to make sure that your donation drive is fast, friendly and neat.  In most instances, we will come to you.

For more information, contact us at Thriftworks@ulec.org   or to host a drive,
[SIGN UP HERE].

All donations to ThriftWORKS are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.