The Exchange Board echoes Jane Alden’s sentiments (comments included in substitute-locale-for-exchange-needed ) –it is really great to know people care so much for the Exchange!
It’s also very clear to us that a backlog of stuff is already building up in the community!
We are many weeks a way from a temporary collection facility at the site of the fire. We are many months away from a new permanent facility.
Currently the board is deeply engaged in the take-over of the transfer station, and the clean up of the Exchange site. These are our priorities right now.
That said, we are open to creative ideas regarding temporary collection programs, (including Rick Hughes’ suggestion for several “day-long” Exchanges).
Please contact us directly to discuss, and/or post your ideas on our Facebook page, where we are also providing regular progress reports: facebook.com/pages/The-Exchange
By Pete Moe, Chair, Exchange on Orcas non-profit
Thanks, Pete…Glad an alternative site is being considering. Here’s my suggestion. How about an airport hanger and handle it the way they do on Lopez. If we can get it donated, great; if not, I’m happy to donate cash monthly until the Exchange reopens. Perhaps others would feel the same way. Also, would the Exchange staff be available to work it? Let’s keep the conversation going.
the exchange has changed.
it’s nice that someones doing the important paper work,yet the exchange remains closed.
the fire burned a few bildings ,it did not burn the exchange concept.the exchange should remain open and the people that need things should be able to get stuff.why is the exchange closed ?there’s so much to do to organize and get rid of alot of stuff that is stagnating.sure don’t bring in new stuff ,just clean up and heal all the stagnaing things,keep things moving.just give it away or take donations.get people that know what they are doing on the ground level…remember reuse reduce recycle…it’s not just about making money! help heal our earth…zero waste.now.