Ruth's Reusable Resources
A Free Store for Teachers: Putting Business Surplus to Use in our Schools
Teacher and Public Store Hours:
Tue. 3-5:30
Weds and Thu. 1-5:30
Sat. 9:00 - 2:00
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Next Donation Date:
Friday, Oct. 13, 2023 from 9:30-2:30
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Weather related closings will be posted on:
WCSH channel 6
WGME channel 13
Our outgoing phone message
3R's Environmental Benefits
3R's Environmental Recycling Facts
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From Jan 2007 thru May 25th 2021, 3R's has recycled
568,320 lbs or 285 Tons of paper. 439,140 lbs or 220 Tons of cardboard.
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285 Tons of Paper saves:
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4,845 mature trees
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1,995,000 Gal water
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108,300 Gal Oil
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15.39 Billion BTU's Energy
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940.5 cubic yards of landfill space
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1,168,500 kWh Energy​
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220 Tons of Cardboard saves:
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10,120 Gal Oil
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1.452 Billion BTU's Energy
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1,980 cubic yards of landfill space
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85,800 kWh Energy
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*Recycling Facts come from*
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