SignalsAZ.com Prescott News Podcast - Gilbert Launches Arizona's First Monitored Donation Containers

Episode Date: October 10, 2025

Send us a text and chime in!The Town of Gilbert has partnered with Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona to host Arizona’s first-ever monitored donation containers. This initiative aims to encourage residents to donate gently used items and promote recycling and waste reduction to help protect our environment. Gilbert is the first municipality in the state to collaborate with Goodwill to host two solar-powered, virtually monitored donation containers. Provided and maintained at no cost to the town, these bins feature 24/7 surveillance and donor safety lighting, designed to streamline the donation process while reducing landfill waste. Residents are encouraged to donate items such as: Home decor... For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/gilbert-launches-arizonas-first-monitored-donation-containers/Check out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST11.com Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network

Text to Speech audio articles made possible by Cast 11 Talking Glass Media. The town of Gilbert has partnered with Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona to host Arizona's first ever monitored donation containers. This initiative aims to encourage residents to donate gently used items and promote recycling and waste reduction to help protect our environment. Gilbert is the first municipality in the state to collaborate with Goodwill to host two solar-powered, virtually monitored donation containers. Provided and maintained at no cost to the town, These bins feature 24-7 surveillance and donor safety lighting, designed to streamline the donation process while reducing landfill waste. Residents are encouraged to donate items such as home decor and housewares, clothing, shoes, electronics, towels, toys, strategically located at Discovery Park, 2,214 East Pacas Road, and Cactus Yards, 4,536 East East.

Elliott Road, the two 20-foot containers off around the clock access, making it easier than ever to give back. It's a wonderful opportunity for our community members to actively serve one another. Gilbert is always seeking partnerships to enhance our ability to serve sustainably, and we are very welcoming to something like this, said Mayor Scott Anderson. Each container features three shoots, and staff are alerted when the bin is fully using technology inside the bin, ensuring continuous service and maximizing the reuse of resources. This partnership highlights Gilbert's dedication to making a meaningful impact in our community. By focusing on waste aversion, conserving resources, and supporting local charities, we're working together to benefit both the

planet and our community. For more about recycling and Gilbert, visit gilbertaz.gov slash recycle. Read more stories from the Phoenix area on signalsaz.com. Subscribe and be the F1RSD2 no.