Arc Gateway: Donate Your Mardi Gras Beads For Recycling

February 26, 2019

The Arc Gateway is asking for Mardi Gras bead donations.

Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities sort and prepackage beads that are donated after parades. By collecting and selling bundles of beads, The Arc Gateway supports community efforts to recycle and reuse materials instead of generating waste. The program also generates revenues that help sustain Arc programs while providing vocational training and job opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities.

Drop-off locations for beads are:

The Arc Gateway

Administration Office – 3932 N. 10th Ave.

Pollak Training Center – 1000 E. Fairfield Dr.

Pearl Nelson Center – 916 E. Fairfield Dr.

Pollak Industries – 2313 Truman Ave.

Downtown Pensacola

Head Hunters Hair Styling – 205 S. Baylen

Bodacious Olive – 407 S. Palafox

Pensacola Area

St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church – 3200 N. 12th Ave.

Dove Gift Shop at West Florida Hospital- 8383 N. Davis Hwy.

Ever’Man Cooperative Grocery and Cafe – 315 W. Garden St.

Gents Formal Wear – 1340 E. Nine Mile Rd.

Broussards Bayou Grill and Cajun Market – 690 E. Heinberg St.

Gulf Breeze/Pensacola Beach

Beach Community Bank – 60 Northcliff Dr.

Pen Air Federal Credit Union – 3591 Gulf Breeze Pkwy., Tiger Point

Comments

3 Responses to “Arc Gateway: Donate Your Mardi Gras Beads For Recycling”

  1. Tonya Stewart on November 18th, 2021 6:55 pm

    Can I donate beads any time during the year? Cleaning my mothers house and found boxes – some new. Thank you.

  2. Molly Lameda on August 28th, 2021 11:26 am

    Are you still accepting Mardi Gras bead donations?

  3. Lynne Sheese on March 11th, 2021 10:51 am

    Are you currently accepting bead donations at all locations? I’ve been holding mine since last year….28lbs worth.
    Thanks for your help.

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