One of the coolest organizations that has been able savvy enough to make a sustainable nonprofit that helps both industry, education, and the environment.
I really love being able to easily get material for useful projects out of what was industry waste. The items are arranged and sorted in easy to see bins and in a well lit, high ceilinged space. There are always at least a few people around to ask questions of or get help getting things out of the bins.
Although as a long time member, I do think their previous system of by-the-pound was a lot more economical compared to the current per-unit pricing. They currently do most items by unit, which means you pay by the tiny 2-package stapled bundle of trims or fake flowers rather than by weight. This can add up much faster, so it's not quite possible to buy the smaller lighter items with impunity as it was before, but it probably evens out the cost per weight for the org in a fairer measure.
Nevertheless they're still to my knowledge the best place in town to get relatively inexpensive random material for projects. I highly recommend this place as a wonderful resource for any students, artists, teachers looking to experiment with crafting and making in their classrooms. read more