D.A.V. Thrift Store
2627 E. University
Des Moines, IA
(515)-262-3850
Benefitting Chapters 20 & 53 of the Disabled American Veterans

Recycling

At D.A.V. we believe it is important to recycle our waste products.  That is why we recycle many things that are donated that we cannot use. For Example:

  • Clothing that is too worn to resell
  • Hats that aren't in a saleable condition
  • Belts and purses that are no longer usable
  • Cardboard (we get lots of donations in boxes)
  • Shoes that are past their prime

In 2008 alone, we recycled over 23 paper tons of cardboard.  We would like to recycle glass and plastic, but currently we have found no economic way of separating all the different types of glass and plastic we receive and cannot use.  If anyone has any ideas I am open to them about recycling.  Please call the store's number, listed above, and ask for Allen.