After the appearance of numerous clothing collection bins around Turlock, local charities are raising concern that the for-profit companies behind them are taking money out of the community and into their own pockets. The green and blue clothing collection bins can be found in a number of locations throughout the city, including Monte Vista Crossings, downtown Turlock and in parking lots of businesses like CVS Pharmacy. Placed in cities throughout the U.S. by companies TexGreen and reuseclothesandshoes.com, the large, metal boxes feature phrases like, “Together we can make a difference,” and designate the bins as donation centers.
Donation bins generate unease among local thrift stores
