Did you know that Community Forklift has successfully completed Co-op America's screening process for socially and environmentally responsible green businesses? We are now in their National Green Pages™ directory!
Green Links
Click here for a list of green businesses in Prince George's County
Sustainable Community Initiatives
www.sustainablecommunityinitiatives.org
This is our 501(c)3 non-profit owner. Community Forklift, LLC is currently the primary project of SCI.
SCI’s mission is to promote and develop collaborative community projects and public education programs that enhance economic opportunities and connect businesses, institutions, and people more fully to their communities, the natural environment, and to each other. To make a tax-deductible donation to Community Forklift, please make checks out to SCI.
Community Forklift Partners
ALCO Appliances
www.alcoappliance.net
Community Forklift partners with ALCO Appliance to provide newer, reconditioned appliances such as refrigerators, stoves, cook-tops, washers & dryers, ovens, wine refrigerators, dishwashers, and more. The variety of products changes monthly. Alco provides a warranty for 30-90 days within specified local zip codes for all appliances sold. ALCO Appliance is a highly rated (by Washington Checkbook) appliance repair company that makes house calls within certain local zip codes.
Treincarnation
www.treincarnation.com
Marcus Sims stocks sustainably harvested rough-planed specialty lumber at Community Forklift, most of which originated in Montgomery County, MD. This lumber ranges in size and shape, often with its natural bark skin still intact on its edges.
Nature Neutral: Green Building Supply
800-656-1961 or www.NatureNeutral.com
Whether you’re doing your laundry, painting your house, refinishing a floor, or insulating your attic, Nature Neutral has a product that can help you do it greener!
Green Home LLC
301-277-9660 or www.GreenHomeLLC.biz
This DC-area company specializes in renovating and rebuilding buildings using ecological ideas and just plain common sense, to accomplish three main goals for the homeowner: 1) energy-efficiency; 2) improved environmental quality, especially indoor air quality, and 3) healing and protecting the earth. They install energy-efficient appliances and solar units, and use building materials that are certified by the FSC (Forest Stewardship Council). Green Home is a donor, customer, and supporter of Community Forklift, and is also a member of the US Green Building Council.
Junk in the Trunk
301-960-JITT or www.JITT.com
Junk in the Trunk is a DC-area trash hauling company with a focus on recycling and taking as little trash to the landfill as possible. When you hire them to haul your junk, they take any reusable building materials to Community Forklift. They’re great corporate citizens - they even donate their disposal services to us, saving our small nonprofit thousands of dollars a year!
Other Reuse Resources
If we can't accept your donation, check here:
DC metro area
Maryland
Alexandria, VA
Nationwide
To find other thrift stores for home improvement around the country:
Building Materials Reuse Association Directory
Unbuild-Rebuild.org Directory
Loading Dock National Reuse Directory
Find A Reuse Center
Habitat for Humanity ReStore resale outlet directory
Tips and Resources for hiring a Contractor or Tradesperson
How to find a good contractor
How to find a good contractor
Where to check if your contractor or tradesperson is licensed - before you sign a contract!
Washington DC
Maryland
Virginia
Tips for hiring and working with a contractor (and how to avoid getting ripped off)
Tips
More Tips
State Government Resources and Information:
Other green and community resources to check out
In alphabetical order
Amicus Green Building
www.amicusgreen.com
The Amicus Green Building Center is a one-stop source of genuine green products, resources, and expert support to help you create a healthy, environmentally friendly, stylish, energy smart and sustainable building. The Center is open to the public. Architects, designers, building professionals, and the general public are welcome.
Anacostia Watershed Society
www.anacostiaws.org
The Anacostia Watershed Society (AWS) is a local, 501(c)3 non-profit environmental organization that is working to protect and restore the Anacostia River and its watershed. AWS seeks to fulfill its mandate of a swimmable and fishable river through its programs of education, action, and advocacy.
Baby Green Genes Marketplace
www.birthdefects.org/directory
Use this website to find green, safer, earth-friendly and organic alternatives for the products you need to take care of your family, home and garden. Just click on a category and view a list of companies and web site links you can visit to shop for everything from organic baby food to non-toxic pesticides.
Blue House Life
www.bluehouselife.com
Retail and online sales of furniture and household goods for the eco-friendly lifestyle.
The Brass Knob
www.thebrassknob.com
The Brass Knob specializes in architectural antiques and salvage for restorations and renovations, as well as new construction. Ideal for both commercial and residential projects, The Brass Knob stocks authentic antique hardware, restored lighting, mantels, stained glass, and a variety of decorative items in its nearly 3,000-square-foot retail space. Our one-of-a-kind items range in period, scale and price for all budgets, tastes, and projects; our inventory is constantly replenished with new finds, many of which come directly from the Washington DC area.
Building Materials Reuse Association
www.buildingreuse.org
The BMRA is a non-profit educational organization whose mission is to facilitate building deconstruction and the reuse/recycling of recovered building materials. They have a useful national directory of reuse stores similar to Community Forklift searchable by state.
Climate Plan B: The Ark
Climate Plan B: The Ark
As the Copenhagen climate talks unfold, people will gather on the National Mall to build a giant Ark. Noah's Ark evokes the great flood and signifies the scale of calamity that climate change poses to communities across the globe. The Ark is the only alternative to a fair, ambitious, and binding global climate treaty. On Saturday, December 12 at 4:00 pm - halfway through the Copenhagen climate talks - people will gather at the Ark for a rally and candlelight vigil to let leaders know that 'The World Wants a Real Deal'. Organizers seek help with construction of the Ark (beginning ASAP) and participation in the 12/12 event.
The Green Building Institute
www.greenbuildinginstitute.org in Jessup, MD
The Green Building Institute, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization serving Northern VA, DC, and MD, educates the public and building and design professionals about sustainable building practices and technologies. They offer programs on various elements of green building, including rainwater collection, energy efficiency, and solar energy.
GREENLIVING + DESIGN
www.greenlivinganddesign.com
GREENLIVING + DESIGN is a green life, home, and real estate consultancy integrating green design concepts into 'real-life' real estate, including green home renovations and material sourcing, energy efficiency and alternative energy solutions, non-toxic cleaning and painting supplies, environmentally sustainable flooring, and real estate marketing and sales.
The Loading Dock
www.loadingdock.org
Located in Baltimore, the Loading Dock is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation that is very similar to Community Forklift. As a building materials reuse store, the Loading Dock offers great deals and interesting finds to people who need inexpensive housing improvement and building materials. Like Community Forklift, the Loading Dock works to keep building materials out of the waste stream.
Mt Rainier Bike Co-op
www.mrbikecoop.com
MRBC is a community, volunteer-run bike shop where you can learn to work on your own bicycle! Throughout the year, we offer bike mechanics classes, an earn-a-bike program, and open shop hours for ages 6-adult.
Mt Rainier Tool Shed
www.mountrainiermd.org/community/toolshed
The Mount Rainier Community Tool Shed is a collection of hand and power tools that can be used at no cost by residents, businesses, and community groups of Mount Rainier, Maryland, to help improve their property. With initial funding provided by the Prince George’s County Livable Communities Initiative, the Tool Shed’s purpose is to increase the beauty of Mount Rainier through home repairs, yard improvements, and care of public spaces.
National Building Museum
www.NBM.org
The National Building Museum is located in DC, and dedicated to exploring and celebrating architecture, design, engineering, construction, and urban planning. They often have workshops, exhibitions, and events dedicated to sustainable design and green building.
Northern Virginia Habitat for Humanity Restore
www.habitatnova.org/restore
Another Restore location, in Alexandria, VA.
Port Towns Community Development Corporation
www.porttowns.org
The Port Towns CDC is working for economic development in Bladensburg, Colmar Manor, Cottage City, and Edmonston, Maryland.
Prince George’s County Habitat for Humanity Restore
301-779-1912
The Restore is just around the corner from Community Forklift at 4529 Rhode Island Ave, Brentwood, MD. They carry more furnishings than we do. If we can’t accept something you want to donate, please give them a call!
Second Chance, Inc.
www.secondchanceinc.org
Second Chance gives old buildings new life. Working with local and regional architects, builders and contractors, Second Chance searches for old buildings undergoing demolition. They rescue the wood, metal, marble, plaster, stone and other architectural elements that make the building special, and make old materials available for reuse.
Urban Solar Solutions
www.urbansolarsolutions.com
Urban Solar Solutions sells corn-burning stoves, energy efficient lighting, and other green home products.
US Green Building Council
www.usgbc.org
The US Green Building Council is a national organization that focuses on providing green building resources, education and leadership around the country. The local affiliate provides classes to help keep green builders competitive in the overall market as well as staying educated on the most recent green developments.
If you are looking for a contractor for a service we don’t provide, please visit our store to check out our bulletin board of business cards—please note, Community Forklift does not officially endorse any of these individuals and companies!
Call: 301-985-5180. To leave information about possible material donations: use extension 2
Email: To send us information and pictures of your possible donations use: donations@communityforklift.com,
for everything else use: info@communityforklift.com.
Visit: 4671 Tanglewood Drive, Edmonston, MD 20781
Directions: 5 minutes from DC in Prince George's County
Hours: Wednesday & Thursday 10am - 8pm, and Friday, Saturday, & Sunday 9am - 6 pm
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