ZeroLandfill Cincinnati
ZeroLandfill Cincinnati is a volunteer based community-wide program designed to divert waste from the local landfills and promote re-purposing of unused materials. The program started in 2008 and has since diverted over 286,000 pounds from the landfills to date.
As part of a continued community recycling initiative, ZeroLandfill Cincinnati invites local artists, educators, students and recyclers to the Cincinnati Recycling and Reuse Hub to take discontinued design samples/materials that can be used for various projects. All items are FREE, donations welcome, and there is no limit to how much any one person can take.
Architecture and interior design firms, along with manufacturer’s reps, join forces to donate discontinued materials and samples from their libraries. Check Facebook for upcoming Take Away days, or call ahead any day the Hub is open and come shop!
What We Accept:
*Loose samples only! Nothing mounted in a book or on a page.
Carpet and carpet tile* NO remnants or padding
Paint chips
Granite, marble and solid surface samples
Ceramic/porcelain tiles*
Plastic laminate*
Metal samples
Vinyl and rubber flooring*
Fabric, vinyl and leather upholstery*
Wallcovering: vinyl or paper. Only wallpaper books are accepted
Wood flooring and wood stain samples
Plastic and glass samples
Empty 3 ring binders
Below are some projects that our materials have been used for:
Laminates used to make bags, sold to benefit the troops
Tile for mosaic floor in lobby of a veterinarian's office
Tile and wallcovering used to make necklaces
Fabrics used to make purses, clothing, and pillows and more!
Metal used for a moveable magnetic sculpture installation at the 2012 Midpoint Music Festival/Artworks Box Truck Carnival
Binders for reuse
Carpet squares for daycare centers and personal use to carpet floors
Wallcovering for wall art in a kid’s room