After calling the 24-Hour message center, Scott from the Dallas warehouse contacted me right away. He was so nice and said he would look for them, but that I was probably too late by one day (my shoes were donated on a Saturday and I did not notice they were gone until Monday morning). I called the 24-Hour message center once again and Ernie Angerstein from the Houston warehouse returned my call. He was so nice and caring. He handled my call for the missing shoes as if I had lost something worth a hundred times more. He kept in contact with me throughout the week with updates. He finally contacted me to say they found my shoes!

What sounded like an impossible feat was handled with professionalism – and ATRS made it happen. Every individual I spoke with was so pleasant and courteous. From telephone operators all the way down the line, your employees are some of the nicest people I have encountered.

I really appreciate the extra effort that Scott, Ernie and all the workers at your sorting facility went thru just to find a pair of shoes. As an employer, I think you should know that you truly wonderful employees!

Sincerely,
Kristen S., Dallas

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Thank you for representing ATRS Recycling at our event and believing in our children,

Angelina T., Librarian
Judge Andy Mireles Elementary

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Make it Earth Day Every Day: More Americans than ever are looking to lower their family’s Eco footprint, reduce waste and leave a greener planet for the next generation. More of us now expect neighborhood associations and cities to provide easy, convenient solutions to recycle our household waste – glass, paper, organics and electronics.

The newest trend: Most cities are now considering textile recycling, something that in fact has been around for 100’s of years and actually predates any other form of reduce, reuse or recycling. A recent article appeared in USA Today marking the uptrend of curbside recycling programs as well as in-store recycling at retail:

“Businesses, too, are placing collection bins in parking lots and gas stations. During the last year, The North Face, H&M and other retailers have begun using in-store bins to offer customers store vouchers for donating clothes — whatever the brand, and sometimes, whatever the condition.”

So what exactly can be recycled? Textile recycling includes anything that’s a fabric, fiber, cloth or garment. This includes your unwanted clothes, sweaters, jeans, shoes, belts, bags, wallets, jewelry, toys, bedding, towels and other household textiles.

“Anything that is clean and dry can be reused or recycled,” says Jackie King, executive director of Secondary Materials and Recycled Textiles Association, an industry group.

Do your part: Nearly half of donated clothes are still in usable condition and go where they can do the most good. ATRS Recycling supports charities, homeless missions, disaster relief, local thrift stores and thriving second hand clothing markets in poorer nations where demand is high. Garments with rips or stains are recycled as wiping rags, upholstery stuffing and much more. Even at the lowest grades, textiles can be woven into a new thread so nothing goes to waste.

Read more here: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/04/20/recyling-clothes-expands-curbside/2092351/

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NASHVILLE, TN (April 2013)-American Textile Recycling Services (ATRS) is proud to debut its “ROCK, RUN, RECYCLE” campaign at St. Jude’s Country Music Marathon and ½ Marathon Rock ‘n’ Roll Nashville and Health & Fitness Expo on April 27-28, 2013 at Centennial Park and the Nashville Convention Center.

As the exclusive textile recycler for the Rock ‘n Roll Marathon, ATRS Recycling will collect dropped running gear from the race, effectively clearing the route in front of waste disposal trucks and diverting textiles from Nashville landfills. ATRS will host a booth at the Health & Fitness Expo to educate participants, families and the local community about its textile recycling mission. The Expo will attract approximately 30,000 marathoners and attendees. Participants are encouraged to clean out their closets and drop off unwanted running gear, shoes and clothing at conveniently located recycling bins throughout Nashville in support of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) of Tennessee.

“We’re excited to be part of the green business community in Nashville and support Rock ‘n Roll Marathon at this healthy event, says Nathan Jones, Operations Manager for ATRS Tennessee. “We want to thank the runners and Music City residents who help us create a cleaner, greener community each day by recycling and supporting our local chapter of MADD in the process.”

ATRS is the nation’s fastest growing textile recycler. Its socially responsible business model provides free textile recycling solutions for the public, job stimulation and much-needed funding for worthy local charities. With branches in 11 markets including Tennessee, Texas, Florida, Michigan, Atlanta, Oklahoma, Arizona, Colorado and Southern California, ATRS is committed to keeping textile waste from local landfills and promoting a greener tomorrow.

For more information about ATRS, our recycling bins, where the donations go, or how to host a recycler please visit www.atrscorp.com. Friend us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @ATRSrecycling. For press inquires contact marketing@atrsonline.com.

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( HOUSTON, TX) April 2013- American Textile Recycling Services (ATRS) kicked off Earth Day as the exclusive textile recycler for Earth Day Post Oak Central on Thursday, April 18th from 11:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. at Three Post Oak Central (1990 Post Oak Blvd. 77056).

Located in the upscale and affluent Galleria area, Post Oak Central is one of the first office buildings in Houston to receive LEED EB Gold certification in 2011.  In its second year of hosting an Earth Day celebration, Post Oak Central partnered with ATRS Recycling to raise awareness about the environmental and charitable benefits of textile recycling. Building tenants and festival attendees were encouraged to bring a bag of unwanted clothes, shoes, toys, and household items to be recycled. Textiles collected at Earth Day Post Oak Central supported Houston Area Community Services, which provides disaster relief in Greater Houston, plus clothing and food assistance year round to those in need.

“We are pleased to partner with green area businesses to share our recycling mission,” says David M. Peganyee, Founding President and CEO of ATRS. “Thanks to Houstonians we divert over one million pounds of textile waste each month from local landfills.  By cleaning out our closets and making sustainable choices about where to donate and recycle, we support the Mayor’s Challenge to reduce 75% of our municipal waste.”

ATRS is the fastest growing textile recycler in the U.S. Its socially responsible business model provides free textile recycling solutions for the public, job stimulation for local communities and abroad and much-needed funding for worthy local charities. Headquartered in Houston with offices in 11 markets including Texas, Florida, Michigan, Tennessee, Atlanta, Oklahoma, Arizona, Colorado and Southern California, ATRS Recycling is committed to keeping textile waste from local landfills and promoting a greener tomorrow.

For more information about ATRS, our recycling bins, where the donations go, or how to host a recycler, please go to www.atrscorp.com. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Press inquiries please contact marketing@atrsonline.com.

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( Phoenix, AZ) April 2013- American Textile Recycling Services (ATRS) is proud to partner with Keep Phoenix Beautiful as the exclusive textile recycler for Earth Day Phoenix on Monday, April 22 from 11:00 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. at the Cesar Chavez Plaza in Downtown Phoenix.

In celebration of the 43^rd anniversary of Earth Day, ATRS Recycling is joining forces with Keep Phoenix Beautiful to share the environmental and charitable benefits of textile recycling with the Phoenix community. Exhibitors and visitors attending the fest are encouraged to bring a bag of unwanted clothes, shoes, toys, and household items to be recycled.  Textiles collected at Earth Day Phoenix will raise funds to support longtime ATRS charity partner Weldon House whose mission focuses on improving the lives of women and children in the Phoenix area.

“The ATRS textile recycling partnership provides Weldon House with its highest form of annual funding,” says Thelma Ross, Director of NCADD and Weldon House.  “In addition, neighborhood donations provide virtually all the clothing, cookware, silverware, linens, towels, toys, cookbooks, vacuum cleaners, furniture and much, much more that is needed for our mothers and children in residence.”

In addition to ATRS Recycling, other sponsors of Earth Day Phoenix include Republic Services, Nestle Waters, and U.S. Airways.

ATRS is the fastest growing textile recycler in the U.S. Its socially responsible business model provides free textile recycling solutions for the public, job stimulation for local communities and abroad and much-needed funding for worthy local charities. With branches in 11 markets including Texas, Florida, Michigan, Tennessee, Atlanta, Oklahoma, Arizona, Colorado and Southern California, ATRS Recycling is committed to keeping textile waste from local landfills and promoting a greener tomorrow.

For more information about ATRS, our recycling bins, where the donations go, or how to host a recycler, please go to www.atrscorp.com. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Press inquiries please contact marketing@atrsonline.com.

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(Dallas, TX) April 2013- American Textile Recycling Services (ATRS) is excited to share its textile recycling mission at Earth Day Dallas Festival & Expo on Saturday and Sunday, April 20^th and 21^st, 2013 in Fair Park.

Expected to attract over 60,000 visitors, Earth Day Dallas is the largest Earth Day celebration in North Texas that counts both local and national companies, non-profit, and community organizations as sponsors and exhibitors including Kimberly-Clark, The New York Times, and Whole Earth Provision Co. As the only textile recycler featured at Earth Day Dallas, ATRS will have a booth (#331) at the festival where attendees are encouraged to bring a bag of unwanted clothes, shoes, toys, and household items to be recycled.

“ATRS started its business in Dallas.  This is our first market, our roots are here and we are so grateful to Dallas Fort Worth families and residents for cleaning their closets and keeping textiles out of DFW landfills with us since 2001,” says Debra Stevenson Peganyee, ATRS Chief Marketing Officer, “We are proud to be joining other leading green companies and participating in Earth Day Dallas for the first time.”

ATRS is the fastest growing textile recycler in the U.S. Its socially responsible business model provides free textile recycling solutions for the public, job stimulation for local communities and abroad and much-needed funding for worthy local charities. With branches in 11 markets including Texas, Florida, Michigan, Tennessee, Atlanta, Oklahoma, Arizona, Colorado and Southern California, ATRS Recycling is committed to keeping textile waste from local landfills and promoting a greener tomorrow.

For more information about ATRS, our recycling bins, where the donations go, or how to host a recycler please go to www.atrscorp.com. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Press inquiries please contact marketing@atrsonline.com.

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(SAN ANTONIO, TX) April 2013- American Textile Recycling Services (ATRS) is excited to bring its textile recycling mission to the Alamo City at HEB Earth Day San Antonio, Saturday, April 20^th at Woodlawn Lake.

Attracting over 15,000 attendees, Earth Day San Antonio offers a fun-filled day for families to celebrate the 43^rd annual National Earth Day through environmental exhibits, tree planting demonstrations and interactive energy conservation workshops. As a part of the festival activities, ATRS Recycling will be the only textile recycler with a booth and attendees are encouraged to bring a bag of unwanted clothes, shoes, toys and household items to be recycled. Textiles collected at the festival will provide funding for charity partner COIL (Center On Independent Living) that offers support to the elderly and severely disabled so they can live independently. Major sponsors of Earth Day San Antonio include H-E-B, the City of San Antonio, and the Earth Day Committee.

“We are proud of our company’s roots in San Antonio and the socially responsible families, businesses and property managers that support our recycling program each and everyday,” says David Peganyee, Founding President and CEO of ATRS. “Our goal on Earth Day is to educate the community about the importance of participating in the circular economy of reduce, reuse and recycle that helps so many locally and abroad.”

ATRS is the fastest growing textile recycler in the U.S. Its socially responsible business model provides free textile recycling solutions for the public, job stimulation for local communities and abroad and much-needed funding for worthy local charities. With branches in 11 markets including Texas, Florida, Michigan, Tennessee, Atlanta, Oklahoma, Arizona, Colorado and Southern California, ATRS Recycling is committed to keeping textile waste from local landfills and promoting a greener tomorrow.

For more information about ATRS, our recycling bins, where the donations go, or how to host a recycler, please go to www.atrscorp.com. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Press inquiries please contact marketing@atrsonline.com.

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(Rochester, MI) April 2013- American Textile Recycling Services (ATRS) returns to the Michigan Earth Day Fest Friday, Saturday and Sunday, April 26-28, 2013 in Downtown Rochester, Michigan to share the environmental and charitable benefits of textile recycling with communities in the Mitten State.

One of the largest Earth Day celebrations in the U.S., Michigan Earth Day’s mission is to “Make Every Day Earth Day” by bringing together local community organizations and businesses whose focus is to encourage green and sustainable living through their products and services. Sponsors and exhibitors of the fest include Republic Services, GreeningDetroit.com, and Meijer. As the only textile recycler featured at Michigan Earth Day, ATRS will have a festival booth where attendees are encouraged to bring a bag of unwanted clothes, shoes, toys, and household items to be recycled. Additionally, ATRS Michigan charity partner, Michigan Humane Society, will also have a booth where festival attendees can bring a bag of unwanted textiles.

“We are proud to support Michigan Humane Society thru our textile recycling partnership,“ says Mike Spath, ATRS Michigan Operations Manager. “Michiganders can make it Earth Day everyday by cleaning out their closets and donating into our distinctive globe logo bins to support this worthy cause.”

ATRS is the fastest growing textile recycler in the U.S. Its socially responsible business model provides free textile recycling solutions for the public, job stimulation for local communities and abroad and much-needed funding for worthy local charities. With branches in 11 markets including Michigan, Florida, Texas, Tennessee, Atlanta, Oklahoma, Arizona, Colorado and Southern California, ATRS Recycling is committed to keeping textile waste from local landfills and promoting a greener tomorrow.

For more information about ATRS, our recycling bins, where the donations go, or how to host a recycler please go to www.atrscorp.com. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter and Instagram. For more media inquires, please contact marketing@atrsonline.com.

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(Orlando, FL) April 2013- American Textile Recycling Services (ATRS) is geared up to share its textile recycling mission with the Central Florida community at the 8^th Annual Central Florida Earth Day on Saturday, April 20^th in Leola Park.

Recognized as the longest running and largest Earth Day celebration in Central Florida, Central Florida Earth Day Festival is expected to attract over 20,000 attendees and participants in observance of the 43^rd anniversary of National Earth Day. As the only textile recycler featured at CF Earth Day, ATRS encourages festival attendees to bring a bag of unwanted clothes, shoes, toys, and household items to its booth for recycling. Textiles collected at Central Florida Earth Day will provide funding support for SPCA of Central Florida and Susan G. Komen Central Florida. Other festival sponsors and vendors include The Pew Charitable Trust Environmental Initiatives, University of Central Florida Habitat for Humanity, and the Earth Day Network.

We are proud to be part of the City of Orlando green business community,” says Rob Stevenson, ATRS Florida Operations Manager.  “By placing textile recyclers at easy, convenient locations throughout the city, we support Mayor Dyer’s Green Works Orlando initiative to reduce municipal waste, lower landfill costs for residents, while supporting Central Florida’s worthy charities with every pound we collect.”

ATRS is the fastest growing textile recycler in the U.S. Its socially responsible business model provides free textile recycling solutions for the public, job stimulation for local communities and abroad and much-needed funding for worthy local charities. With branches in 11 markets including Texas, Florida, Michigan, Tennessee, Atlanta, Oklahoma, Arizona, Colorado and Southern California, ATRS Recycling is committed to keeping textile waste from local landfills and promoting a greener tomorrow.

For more information about ATRS, our recycling bins, where the donations go, or how to host a recycler, please go to www.atrscorp.com. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Press inquiries please contact marketing@atrsonline.com.

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