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The percentage of sale going to EREF is indicated under each item's price. EREF will receive notification of your contributions from Wellspent.org and iGive.com Want
to learn more about EREF before you contribute? We encourage
companies to ask for an On-Site Presentation
and details about Payroll Deduction
options. Donors may
contribute in a variety of ways. In addition to outright pledges
and simple cash gifts (which can also be paid via check, credit
card and payroll deduction), other acceptable gifts would be: Individual and corporate gift-giving can be simplified by taking part in a payroll deduction program (subject to corporate approval). Interested in an on-site presentation about the foundation and its industry research and education initiatives? Taking an active role in our efforts could help serve as a vehicle for strengthening employee interest in your waste or recycling oriented company. Find out how by calling us today--we'd be pleased to accommodate your request. Our presentation flyer is provided below, or you may contact EREF at 703-299-5139.
In June 1999,
we officially kicked off our second capital campaign aptly named
"Building the Legacy" with an objective of $8,000,000
to be raised over a five-year period. The campaign sought
significant financial commitments from the solid waste services
community and was a volunteer effort conducted under the auspices
of the board of directors. In June 2003, we closed the campaign having raised $8,367,014! We are indebted to the solid waste service industry for its generous support and belief in the important work of the foundation. We are also pleased to list the people and companies who were a part of "Building the Legacy":
Thank you to all who donated to our capital campaign, and we hope we can count on your continued support by means of our other donor programs (please see opportunities list at the top of this page). Annual Refuse Equipment Auction: Each year, the foundation holds its Refuse Equipment Absolute Auction during WasteExpo. WasteExpo is the largest event in North America serving the $40 billion waste and recycling market. New solid waste service equipment and professional services, donated by members of the Environmental Industry Associations (EIA) (includes the Waste Equipment Technology Association (WASTEC) and National Solid Wastes Management Association (NSWMA)), are auctioned off by a professional auctioneer with all proceeds benefiting the foundation. Donors are provided with a letter of acknowledgement indicating the fair market value of the donated item (contributions are tax deductible to the full extent allowed by current tax regulations). In-kind donations and sponsorships are always appreciated, and specialty items, such as fishing trips, autographed sports memorabilia, leather jackets and other miscellaneous items, are included in a Silent Auction. EIA members have been extremely generous in supporting these events sine 1995 and examples of the type of equipment donated for the auction include:
Please join us at our next auction! Not only will you have great fun and the chance to take home some top-of-the-line equipment, you'll also be supporting a foundation that benefits you and your community. Auction information and rules of participation HERE Annual Raffle: The foundation also holds a charity raffle each year immediately following the Refuse Equipment Absolute Auction; raffle items typically consist of new or vintage vehicles. The foundation sets a limit of tickets to sell - a pre-determined amount are sold pre-WasteExpo, with the balance available for purchase at the foundation's booth starting the first day of the show. If all the tickets aren't sold, the item is still raffled off. (Note: All federal, state, local or other taxes or costs related to winning charity raffle prizes are the sole responsibility of winners.) Don't let your chance to win a great prize get away. Contact us for ticket and prize information. See our upcoming raffle details HERE Golf Tournaments: The foundation holds two golf tournaments each year to raise funds for its research and education endowment. Solid waste companies sponsor the events, which are held in various locations throughout the United States. Details about EREF's upcoming tournaments and sponsorship opportunities can be found HERE. Environmental
Research and Education Foundation
(EREF)
901 N. Pitt Street, Suite 270, Alexandria, Virginia 22314 703-299-5139 Fax: 703-299-5145
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