Goodwill’s New Look in Medfield

BOSTON (March 17, 2017) – Residents of Medfield, Wayland, and Westborough will have an easier time locating the Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries’ donation bins when they go to drop off donations at their community’s recycling center this spring.

That’s because Goodwill has installed new, well-marked bins in these three communities this month.

“With residents starting to do a little spring cleaning, we hope these new bins will create a better donation experience,” said Jason Marshall, vice president of retail for Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries. “In 2016, residents from these towns donated nearly 800,000 pounds of donations to Goodwill and we hope local residents will be encouraged to donate even more in 2017 with the new bins in place.”

The bins feature technology that will electronically notify Goodwill when they are full and need to be picked up so that donations do not overflow. The bins include Goodwill’s logo and web address along with the phrase ‘donate here.’ Last year, Goodwill installed eight new donation bins on Cape Cod and the South Shore.

Goodwill collects more than 29 million pounds in donations every year in eastern and central Massachusetts. These donations are sold at a low cost in Goodwill stores. Goodwill’s retail enterprise supports Goodwill’s mission, which is to help individuals with barriers to self-sufficiency to achieve independence and dignity through work. Goodwill serves nearly 8,000 people a year, providing job training, career services, and youth programs.

Goodwill accepts donations of clothing, textiles, shoes and other accessories, books, small working appliances, household items, small furniture, antiques, collectibles, and more. Goodwill urges residents to donate items that are of good quality. Residents can download a tax recipient at www.goodwillmass.org.

About Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries

For more than 120 years, Goodwill has provided job training programs and partnered with the business community to provide meaningful work opportunities for individuals with barriers to self-sufficiency. Goodwill also operates Boston Career Link, a one-stop career center that offers universal access to a broad range of services for job seekers. The Goodwill Stores in eastern and central Massachusetts provide jobs and on-the-job training opportunities while they offer quality, low-cost goods to individuals and families looking for value. To learn more, visit Goodwill online at www.goodwillmass.org or follow us on social media @goodwillboston.