Stores Caught Dumping Items That Could Be Given To Charity.

[mjdtexan]

I agree that they should send it to charity but we have to remember that this is their property and they have the right to do with it as they want to and although we dont like it we need to always support peoples or corporations rights to do what they wish with their property. When you start telling folks what to do with their property you could be next. That is a slippery slope.

 

[mom'sfolly]

Our local grocery stores donate leftover baked goods to the local serving center. It is one of the volunteer jobs to pick up stuff daily.

I can also refuse to shop at stores that are not community minded. Leaving leftover clothing as only fit for rags is unethical. If I know a store is doing this, they will not get my money. Period!!!!

 

[mjdtexan]

mom'sfolly :

Our local grocery stores donate leftover baked goods to the local serving center. It is one of the volunteer jobs to pick up stuff daily.

I can also refuse to shop at stores that are not community minded. Leaving leftover clothing as only fit for rags is unethical. If I know a store is doing this, they will not get my money. Period!!!!

That is the correct way to handle things. If you dont like what a company is doing, dont spend your money there. Encourage other folks to do the same. A companies pocket book dictates how they do business. Good for you.​

 

[deb1]

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I don't think that anyone on this thread has suggested making coperations give to the poor. I agree that it is their property and I would not support the goverment telling them what to do with their property. Let's face it, sometimes well meaning laws have a habit of back firing and hurting those they are meant to help.

But we can refuse to shop at certain stores once we know that their practices are unethical.

I think that we often underestimate how much power that we have as individuals.

 

[bethandjoeync]

when I was in elementary school most of my clothing came from charity. A lady at my church would go to target and kmart and they would give her the damaged items or clearanced items that would/couldn't sell. if it wasn't for her clothing ministry, I wouldn't have had as many clothes or shoes as I did. I didn't realize that doesn't happen anymore.

It's sad to think that all this stuff goes to waste, when so many do without. I really hope the word gets out about this practice, and maybe the companies will reconsider a more generous approach to the goods that their shoppers may not want to buy that could benefit others. Also it will keep that much trash from having to be put in landfills and such. if anything, it's getting a little greener! by recycling the items!

 

[thechickenchick]

Years ago I worked for a company that among other things, ran a second hand store. The proceeds went to developmentally disabled people. In our small community this is the only place you can donate items. So needless to say they get tons of items. The clothing is checked for stains and tears then washed and boxed. Then when the store gets low a new load of boxes is hauled across town to the store. Some of these individuals work in the warehouse where these clothes and other items are dropped off. I was working one day when the shift supervisor decided there were too many boxes of washed and sorted clothing in the back. So for "busy work" for the DD Individuals he decided to have them go through this perfectly good clothing and cut the buttons off!

At the time I had a baby at home and relied on friends giving me clothing and other baby things. There was tons of baby clothes I could use. So I asked if I could take some instead of it being destroyed. I was told no. I could not believe that the community had donated these things thinking they were helping not only these individuals but other community members, only for it to be ruined and thrown away! I went to the manager and he said well we just have to much. I reminded him that though we were a small community there was a large city an hour away that could benefit from these items. He told me to make the call and if they would come get it, they could have it. I called the Salvation Army there and explained I had at least 2 truck loads if they wanted it. They were overjoyed and we set up an appointment for the next day. I told the manager what time to have things ready and he said, I have changed my mind, go call them back and cancel!!! I was livid and refused to work at the warehouse anymore, I just could not stand to see that when I knew how many people could use those things. Now 14 years later I live in the same town again and will not donate items there. I will drive them the hour to that other city instead!

 

[Wifezilla]

When I was younger, I worked for a fast food company. The manager said that it always upset him to throw items out but that the risk of bacteria made it unhealthy for him to give the food away.

I would think that bakery goods would be different though as breads can sit out a few days. Plus, the only person who touches the bread is the buyer.

Actually there are good samaritan laws to protect donaters now. As for the bread, yeah, it is still in the package. Close to expiration date, but still fresh.​

 

[Prettiest Frog]

If they destroy it, they get reimbursed by the manufacturer. If they donate it, they usually do not. Sometimes it's not the store's choice, but the manufacturer's choice. At a store I used to work at that normally donated items, we had to destroy anything left unsold that was by a particular manufacturer or we would lose vending privileges and quite possibly be sued.

In stores like Home Depot, things like the plants are not technically the property of the Depot, but are on a form of consignment from the manufacturer. Home Depot does donate some things, but the plants aren't theirs to donate.

Please make sure before you get up in arms that you are blaming the right people.

 

[srhcth]

I worked for Wal-Mart for several years and any useable clothing was sent back to a return center where it was then donated. It is not Wal-Marts policy to throw out useable clothing. As for the items still having tags on them the only way that that should ever happen is if the item has been recalled from the manufacturer for what ever reason and in this case most of them are thrown out due to defect as it is cheaper for the manufacture to have Wal-Mart throw them out then to pay for shipping to send them back for the manufacture to throw away. Any other clothing would just be clearanced to a price that it would sell before they throw it out. I am not saying that all stores follow this policy but they are supposed to and I would assume that the store in question is probably looking for a new store manager about now.

 

[CedarRidgeChicks]

My dh works for a large car company parts manufacturer..2000 employees..they get in rags in huge barrels..you guessed it..most are new t shirts cut into rags..I won't begin to tell you the namebrands he runs across!!