For the second year in a row, we bring our recycling program to you through the wonderful Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts of America. Imagine it… is scouting for food, clothing, and electronics!  Simply fill the bag with used ink cartridges, cell phones, electronics or other things we recycle, we’ll do the rest! Click here to download a printable flyer.

Imagine it… Fundraising through Recycling is proud to participate in the 24th annual Scouting for Food and Clothing collection drive with the Boy Scouts of America.  A bag for electronics and ink will be included in addition to bags for food and clothing.  Distribution by the scouts to residential areas begins on Saturday, March 17th, 2012.  All donations should be collected by Saturday, March 24th, 2012.  The Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts organize and participate in this event each year to collect donations for local charities.

This is the second year that local business, Imagine it… is participating in the event.  The green bags labeled Imagine it… are designated for recyclable e-waste.  This includes ink, toner, cell phones, PDA’s, music devices, GPS systems, digital cameras, camcorders, laptops, USB memory cards and more.  Simply fill the bag with your donations and place it outside in a visible place on the designated pick up day by 9:00AM.  All electronics donations will be recycled or re-manufactured, benefiting the Boy Scouts and local charities.

If the bags are not delivered in your neighborhood, you can still donate!  Please visit any participating Wegmans Food Market or one of Imagine it’s… other recycling bin locations. Other community members who are unable to take part in the bag collection on March 24th can still drop off their filled bags at Scouting for Food and Clothing collection bins located in the ten Goodwill stores between Sunday, March 25th and Sunday, April 1st 2012.  This program benefits local schools and charities, supports local business, helps protect the environment and promotes community service and charity within the Boy and Girl Scouts of America.

Imagine it… Fundraising through Recycling fills a unique niche in both the fundraising and recycling world. Established in 2002 with the intention to create an easy fundraising program with little effort to all involved; companies can donate without opening a check book and charities maintain a consistent funding stream with little effort on their part.

In this ever changing electronic revolution, Imagine it… offers a win-win WIN solution concentrating on the most important component of our Sustainability efforts- RE-USE!  Together, we can do a world of good!

Scouting for Food Facts:

  • Last Year, more than 63 tons of food and 37 tons of clothing were collected and distributed in Monroe, Ontario, and Wayne counties.
  • Nearly 10,000 volunteers are involved in this annual collection drive.
  • Food items will be distributed to more than 80 local food cupboards and pantries.
  • Clothing will be distributed throughout Goodwill’s ten local stores.  Profits will support programs and services that help thousands of local people each year overcome barriers to independence, including people who are blind or visually impaired.

Frequently Asked Questions:

  • Q: What should I put in the green electronics bag?

A: Ink Cartridges, Cell Phones, GPS Devices, PDAs, MP3 players, Digital Cameras, Video Cameras, Satellite Radios, Video Cameras, Gaming, Wireless Modem, & USB Storage Devices.  For a more detailed list please visit our What We Recycle Page.

  • Q: Do the electronics have to be in working order?

A: No. Imagine it… will accept both working and broken/obsolete electronics devices for recycling.

  • Q: Will you accept accessories, batteries, cords, etc?

A: Absolutely!  In addition to your gadgets, Imagine it… will accept any cases, clips, docks, chargers, accessories, cords, cards, etc.

  • Q: Where do I put the bag on collection day?

A: Please place the filled bags in a very visible area outside, preferably on the doorstep by 9:00AM on March 24th.

  • Q: What if I missed the collection day?

A: You can drop off the filled bags in the Scouting for Food and Clothing collection bins located at the ten Goodwill stores between Sunday, March 25th & Sunday, April 1st, 2012.

  • Q: Do I need to wipe the information from my device before recycling?

A: No, Imagine it… offers a data security guarantee that all personal or proprietary information will be wiped in house in accordance with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations.

  • Q: Do you accept large electronics such as TVs or Computers?

A: No.  Please only donate items that fit in the provided bag.  The scouts are instructed to leave behind any items that are too large or heavy for the bags.

  • Q: Who benefits from this collection event?

A: All of the Proceeds generated from the electronics recycling for this collection event go towards the future service efforts of the Boy Scouts of America.

  • Q: How can I recycle my electronics with Imagine it… year round?

A: All Wegmans Food Markets host Imagine it… bins for electronics recycling.  You can also enter your zip code into our Recycling Bin Finder to establish a recycling location near you.