Rummage in the Ramp
Rummage in the Ramp is an annual City-sponsored effort that began in 2007 in order to keep tons of reusable items out of the landfill and get it to those who need it when the lease changeover occurs annually at the end of July. Environmental and human services non-profit groups provide the labor and split the profits. Donations are tax-deductible and most items are priced at $1, $5, $10 and $20.
Rummage in the Ramp 2013 will be held Friday, July 26 through Saturday, August 3. More information will be posted in July.
| Annual Comparisons | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| numbers of donors | 250 | 320 | 564 | 648 | 664 | 553 |
| number of shoppers | 800 | 1124 | 2062 | 2124 | 2114 | 2581 |
| tons sold & diverted from landfill | 20 | 19 | 24 | 25.8 | 23.5 | 21.1 |
| tons to landfill | 1.5 | 2 | 1.135 | 2.4 | 4.1 | 1.6 |
| tons recycled (Goodwill, cardboard, scrap metal, e-waste) | 1.1 | 0.5 | 0.25 | 0.9 | 1.0 | 2.4 |
| number of volunteers | 70 | 105 | 155 | 215 | 270 | 219 |
| income | $4,090 | $8,957 | $13,540 | $15,202 | $17,930 | $18,156 |
| donations (included in income) | $250 | $210 | $225 | $229 | $244 | $399 |
| volunteer agency groups | 10 | 12 | 22 | 28 | 30 | 31 |
| income per shift | $410 | $698 | $575 | $515 | $480 | $550 |
| sponsors, advertisers | 0 | 3 | 8 | 12 | 8 | 6, 6 |
| sponsorship cash | 0 | 0 | $650 | $800 | $0 | $450 |
Thank you to 2012 participating non-profit agencies!
American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists
Association of Latinos Moving Ahead
Backyard Abundance
Community Mental Health Center with assistance from Hope House
Compeer with assistance from Hope House
Continental Crossings
Crisis Center
Four Oaks
Free Lunch Program with assistance from Hope House
Free Medical Clinic
Graduate Student Senate
Iowa City Summer of Solutions
Iowa Humane Alliance
Iowa Shares
Iowa United Nations Association
Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity
Local Foods Connection
ReStore
Riverside Theatre
Salvage Barn
Saucy Nancy Ultimate
Sigma Lambda Beta
Successful Living
Taproot Nature Experience
TransCollarborations
UI Engineers w/o Borders
UI Homecoming Council
UI Urban & Regional Planning Student Association
UI Women in Science and Engineering
Unitarian Universalist Society of Iowa City
United Action for Youth
THANK YOU to our 2012 sponsors
ACT
Aero Rental and Party Shoppe
Cruise Apartments
Her Soup Kitchen
Hy-Vee
New Pioneer Co-op
University of Iowa Community Credit Union
THANK YOU to those who have helped advertise
Cruise Apartments
Her Soup Kitchen
Iowa City Press Citizen
KCJJ
KXIC
University of Iowa Office of Sustainability
Who can I contact for more information?
Call the Recycling Coordinator at 319-887-6160 or e-mail jennifer-jordan@iowa-city.org.
