Last Day Coming Soon To Drop Off Items For Habitat For Humanity

SOUTHAMPTON, NY — A program aimed at helping the needy through adaptive reuse will be wrapping up soon in Southampton.

Southampton Town Councilwoman Julie Lofstad said this week that the last day for the Habitat for Humanity of Suffolk's program to collect reusable items at the North Sea transfer station is Wednesday, November 24.

The program will resume in March, 2022, she said.

“Our town residents really embraced this program,” Lofstad said. “I’m happy to report that we collected lots of usable items, which were kept out of landfills and supported affordable housing efforts.”

Southampton Town and Habitat for Humanity of Suffolk joined forces in June to launch the "Partnership to Reuse" program at the transfer station.

Residents were able to drop off new or slightly used furniture, appliances, kitchen cabinets and building materials that were resold at the Suffolk ReStore in Ronkonkoma, with proceeds supporting affordable housing projects, town officials said.

The Habitat for Humanity Reuse truck will be collecting donations at the North Sea transfer station on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. through Nov. 24. Commercial businesses and contractors can also hellp by contacting Habitat for Humanity of Suffolk directly to arrange for off-site pick-ups.

For more information on the program, contact Lofstad at 631-287-5745, Courtney Collins at 631-459-3964 or courtney@habitatsuffolk.org.