New Donation Center Opens In West Springfield

WEST SPRINGFIELD, VA — A donation center with an on-site attendant opened at the Saratoga Shopping Center in West Springfield on Monday, Oct. 14. The GreenDrop donation center replaces clothing drop-off bins.

GreenDrop's donation center turns donated items into funds for charities. Residents can pull up to the GreenDrop Unit with gently used items. An attendant will collect the items, let the donor choose a charity to support and provide a tax-deductible receipt.

GreenDrop accepts donations such as lightly worn clothing, used electronics and household goods. Donated items are recycled, reused, and repurposed.

"We are excited to continue servicing the Springfield area and expanding donation options for residents," said GreenDrop CEO Tony Peressini in a statement. "At GreenDrop, we’re committed to promoting the importance of recycling and repurposing, while providing the necessary resources for communities to get involved."

GreenDrop's charity partners are The American Red Cross, Military Order of the Purple Heart, and National Federation of the Blind. Locations throughout the Mid-Atlantic have raised over $3 million dollars for partner charities through over 100 tons of donated clothing and lightly used household products.

GreenDrop has dozens of locations in Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware and New York. For locations and accepted items, visit www.gogreendrop.com.