FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE: March 15, 2023
CONTACT: Councilwoman Cyndi McNamara
PHONE: (631) 287-5745
Councilwoman Cyndi McNamara is pleased to announce that the Town of Southampton is once again partnering with Habitat for Humanity of Long Island to collect reusable household items at the North Sea Transfer Station starting Wednesday, March 20 and the Hampton Bays Transfer Station starting Friday, March 22.
Town residents can drop off new or slightly used furniture, appliances, kitchen cabinets and building materials that will then be resold at the Habitat for Humanity of Long Island ReStore in Ronkonkoma, with proceeds supporting affordable housing projects.
“The community has really embraced this program,” said Councilwoman McNamara. “Over the last couple of years, we’ve collected so many usable items that would have wound up in our landfills. Now these items will be sold to help Habitat raise funds for affordable housing efforts. It’s a great partnership.”
“As we begin our third season of the Reduce, Reuse, Recycle program, we want to thank all of the donors, residents, and of course, the Town of Southampton for supporting our mission. The items donated through this program have been tremendously helpful in raising the critical funding needed for Habitat for Humanity of Long Island to fulfill its mission. As the affordable housing crisis on Long Island has created a greater need for housing than we have ever seen before; your support has become even more crucial for our mission,” stated Courtney Collins, Director of Operations at Long Island ReStore.
The Habitat truck will be collecting donations at the North Sea Transfer Station on Wednesdays from 10am-2pm, starting on March 20th and at the Hampton Bays Transfer Station on Fridays from 10am-2pm, starting on March 22nd. The program runs through mid-November.
Commercial entities and contractors can participate by contacting Habitat for Humanity of Long Island ReStore directly to arrange for off-site pick-ups by calling 631-767-1612 or emailing restore@habitatliny.org.
