A brief Facebook post said, “Don’t throw away your beads! Take them to one of these collection sites.” The post urged residents to keep beads out of the trash and bring them instead to designated drop-off locations.
Organizers and community members often run post-event bead collection efforts to reduce waste and extend the life of items commonly discarded after festivals and parades. Donated beads can be reused for arts and crafts, school projects, community events or repurposed by local organizations.
Such collection drives aim to limit landfill waste and support local reuse initiatives. While details were not provided in the post, similar programs typically list specific drop-off points and timeframes and ask donors to separate, clean or bag items for easier handling.
The Facebook post included a list of collection sites, and people interested in donating should check that post or contact local organizers for hours and instructions. We will provide more information as it becomes available.
