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Arc’s Blue Trucks Arriving in Andover
Support People with Disabilities by Donating to Arc’s Used Goods Pickup Service

MINNEAPOLIS – Andover residents have been asking when Arc’s Used Goods Pickup Service would return to their community. Their wish is coming true!

On Monday, July 14, Arc’s familiar blue trucks will drive through Andover neighborhoods picking up donations that will help fund Arc Greater Twin Cities’ programs for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.

Donating used clothing and household goods to Arc’s Used Goods Pickup Service is easier than ever now that donors have the option to schedule pickups online.

Visit www.bluetrucks.org to quickly and easily schedule a convenient curbside pickup of gently used clothing and household items. Just log in and create a password to create your confidential donor account.

When you request a pickup, you will receive general instructions and a sample list of items Arc will and will not accept, and a list of frequently asked questions. Once the pickup is scheduled, you will receive an e-mail reminder and an e-mail thank-you after the pickup is complete. A big advantage for donors is that www.bluetrucks.org provides a confidential record of donations and printable receipts, convenient for tax purposes.

If you miss the truck on July 14, you can find out the next time an Arc truck will drive through Andover by visiting www.bluetrucks.org and entering your zip code. The date will pop up so that you can schedule a curbside stop the next time the truck will be in your neighborhood. An on-screen message will indicate if there is no upcoming pickup date or if an address is outside the pickup area.

Those who do not find online scheduling appealing, needn’t worry. Donors still will have the option to call (612) 866-8820 to schedule a pickup.

Arc's familiar blue trucks make nearly 250,000 stops per year to collect donations from households throughout the Twin Cities. Arc especially needs clean clothing for children and adults right now. Arc also accepts accessories, housewares & small appliances, linens & crafts, toys, books, magazines, music & movies, home décor & accessories, art and collectibles! Please label boxes and bags for “Arc.”

Donations collected by Arc's Used Goods Pickup Service are sold to a for-profit donation purchaser. Proceeds from this revenue support Arc Greater Twin Cities programs and services.

Arc Greater Twin Cities is a nonprofit agency serving the many needs of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. Established in 1946, Arc has been changing attitudes, changing policies and changing lives for more than 60 years. Arc helps individuals and families address issues that span the lifetime, including early intervention, education, transition to adulthood, health care, housing, employment, guardianship and more. For more information and volunteer opportunities, call Arc at (952) 920-0855 or visit www.arcgreatertwincities.org.