The Building Material Thrift Store
The Building Material Thrift Store's proceeds are dedicated to Wood River Land Trust’s protection of our local land, water, and wildlife habitat, and is successful thanks to the many contractors, architects, realtors, and homeowners who donate their reusable household items and building materials.
Bruce Tidwell, who founded the Building Material Thrift Store in 1997 and still runs it today, notes a number of highlights:
In 2007, The Thrift Store completed its largest ever deconstruction project this fall at the old Baldy Base Camp. Over 4,000 pounds of copper roofing, over 90 laminated beams ranging from 8 to 36 feet, plus retail display, and commercial restaurant equipment including a deck pizza oven were salvaged for resale.
| In 2008, an increasingly large number of contractors saw the value of recycling doors, windows, and appliances in an effort to cut clutter on the jobsite, and their donations were often picked up the same day they called. This led to tax deductions for their clients and money saved in disposal costs as fewer dumpsters were filled and taken to the landfill.
In 2009 BMTS began its tenth year at 3930 South Woodside Boulevard, just a short distance from its previous address. Thanks to Bruce Tidwell and his staff for all their hard work and dedication to the Wood River Valley!
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