August 16- August 22, 2010
Creative Reuse back-to-school sale
This Sunday and Monday, Creative Reuse Pittsburgh is holding a Back-to-School sale geared towards teachers but open to all!
BACK TO SCHOOL SALE
Sunday, August 22, 10 am to 4 pm
Monday, August 23, 12 pm to 5 pm
Teacher Discount: Get a $10 bulk bag for $8!
Bulk items include fabric scraps, craft sticks, tubing, plastic forks and spoons, small carpet samples, small plastic boxes and trays, miscellaneous craft supplies, cotton swabs, cheese stickers, file folders, trophy parts, small marble pedestals, spools, and dozens of other odd and useful items.
Other materials for educators include craft kits, plastic core, mat board, binders, paper by the pound, clay, beads, ribbon, cord, fabric, new or partly used paints and other art supplies, crepe streamers, dowels, pushpin strips, paper clips, cork, foam shapes, geometric plastic shapes, buckets, leather scraps, adhesive vinyl, glitter, grommets, stencils, pencils, posters, and molds.
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CRP loves teachers and other folks who help young people learn about creativity and sustainability. Come see how our materials and programs can support your educational goals. Additionally, please note that CRP has new hours and accepts cash only.
NEW OPEN HOURS
Creative Reuse Pittsburgh is now open:
Wednesdays 12-5pm
Thursdays 12-5pm
Sundays 12-4pm
CRP is a project of the Pennsylvania Resources Council
The CJ Buzz
Here's some big news... next week we'll be getting in five kitchen sets. They'll be arriving throughout the week. Additionally, a restaurant is in the process of being gutted in the Monaca area to make way for a new Bocktown Bar & Grill. As such, we expect to be receiving a number of items such as booths, bar stools and a three piece brass bar rail.
Featured Items
China cabinet
Kenmore electric range
Recent Arrivals: One of a kind items
Recent Arrivals: Many of the same items
 Basketball hoop |
 Display cabinet |
 Carpet |
 Chambers stove |
News & Events
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event
September 18, 2010Safely dispose of common household chemicals. Click here for a printable flyer with event details.
A fee of $2/gallon applies. Cash only. Acceptable items include:
- aerosol cans
- automotive fluids (see flyer for details)
- batteries
- chemistry sets
- compact fluorescent lightbulbs
- gasoline/kerosene
- household cleaners (see flyer for details)
- mercury
- paint products (see flyer for details)
- pesticides/herbicides (see flyer for details)
- photo chemicals
- pool chemicals
The following items can not be accepted - ammunition, appliances, bulk waste, commercial/industrial waste, compressed gas cylinders, drugs, explosives, flares, fluorescent tubes, leaking containers, medical waste, PCBs/dioxin, radioactive materials, and tires.
Go to www.swpahhw.org/home.html or call 412-488-7452 or 814-432-9684 for more information and directions.
CJ Q&A
Do you sell to the public? -- Bonnie
Absolutely!! We're open seven days a week all year long, save a few holidays of course. -- Cozmo
Cozmo’s Message of the Week
I want to make sure everyone notices the news & events listing for this week. We get lots and lots of phone calls and emails from folks looking for ways to properly dispose of hazardous household chemicals in the Pittsburgh area. Saturday, September 18th is your chance to do just that. Please make a note of it. Thanks for being green. Now... if only you were furry.
Hours
| Monday | 9am - 6pm |
| Tuesday | 9am - 6pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 6pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 6pm |
| Friday | 9am - 6pm |
| Saturday | 9am - 5pm |
| Sunday | 10am-5pm |
Except holidays & special events... please click below.