Street Talk: What do you think of the for-profit clothing bins popping up in the area?

What do you think of the for-profit clothing bins popping up in the area?

It’s shameful for some of these bins to be used to make a profit. Goodwill store used to collect the clothes but they don’t anymore. The churches do a good job at collecting them though.

Pat C.

Bay Ridge

These are scams. I saw one in the Colonial Road neighborhood. I made a phone call and was able to get it removed. I’m all for donations. There should be designated areas in Bay Ridge instead of bins, which are eyesores.

Tom K.

Bay Ridge

It’s a big problem and it’s wrong of them. There should be accountability on where the clothes are going.

Tara M.

Bay Ridge

I’ve seen a few of them around. I think it’s just really criminal for people that want to make donations.

Joe P.

Bay Ridge

Some of these clothes are going to thrift stores. They should get a permit and explain it and have it posted on the dumpster.

Steve L.

Bay Ridge

Nobody likes the idea. I don’t really know what can be done, unless they put up a sign on the dumpster and say it’s for profit.

Irvin S.

Bay Ridge

It’s up to the people to report it. It’s on their property and they should know which ones are legal. I don’t know which is authentic. I use the one near a Walgreen’s and I trust it because of the store. I also used one in Marine area, but I don’t know if it’s going to right place.

Joan C.

Bay Ridge

It would take a place like a storefront or designated area that people could trust like they do with the coat drives with the FDNY.

Iolanda F.

Bay Ridge