Unattended collection bins that have been linked to companies that use the proceeds donated to generate profit have come under fire in San Joaquin County. In a scathing report from the San Joaquin County Civil Grand Jury, bins that have been linked to companies like Hayward-based USAgain – which, according to the report received 60 million pounds of clothing in 2011 and sold the majority for profit in Latin America and Africa –are believed to have led to a decline in donations to charitable organizations like The Salvation Army and Goodwill and often do not efficiently describe where donations will be distributed.And tonight, the City of Lathrop will respond to the report and its findings and consider adopting an ordinance that regulate the placement of the bins in the community and the requirements to do so. “Unattended donation bins operated by for profit organizations are unsightly and can become safety hazards.
Lathrop discusses collection bin issue
