Landfill and Recycling Center
After its 10th year, Rummage in the Ramp continues to prove its popularity in Iowa City, diverting roughly 27 tons of household goods from the Landfill during the 12-day event. Launched as an effort to reduce the volume of still-usable goods taken to the Landfill following the traditional college student move-out cycle, this recycle-and-reuse event also raised $19,000 for local nonprofits this year. Sale proceeds were split by the local agencies and student organizations that helped staff the event.
As always, donations offered an eclectic mix of items, including 125 couches, 65...