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We separate the reputable & transparent organizations from those nefarious ones that misrepresent and mislead the public.
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We drive customers to member locations and increase collections through our public website FindaBin.com (FAB). FAB is the North American public web Bin-Locator for Association-Certified organizations
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We provide a clear visual representation by providing mandatory current year Certified Location (CLD) decals to be affixed and displayed at all drop-off locations/bins
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We provide exclusive use of ACBO’s logos for marketing and branding purposes
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We provide a digital and print marketing platform to validate and showcase your good standing
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We provide our members with a comprehensive list of buyers and suppliers throughout the world
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We offer our operator members their own Bin-Locator tool for their websites, free of charge
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We reward our members annually for their outstanding service via a unique awards program
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We created and will annually promote the celebration of “National Donation Bin Day” on September 1st
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We provide ongoing regulatory lobbying efforts
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We educate the public on the positive impact the secondhand clothing industry has on humanity, the economy, and the environment
Welcome to ACBO
The Association of Certified Bin Operators (ACBO) is the the first and only independent third party certification platform for the textile/second-hand clothing collections industry. Serving the entire United States, Canada and soon Europe. ACBO officially certifies and promotes both private sector and nonprofit organizations in the clothing collections industry.
The Problem
The secondhand clothing industry has an amazing impact on both our society and our environment but there is more work to be done. There are many public misconceptions, questions, and uncertainties about the industry in general and many nefarious participants who continue to cast a negative perception of the industry.
The Solution
To fully educate the public on the industry and separate the well-intended companies from the bad, the ACBO fully vets and certifies organizations through a comprehensive
certification process. ACBO members are then promoted through ACBO’s public website FindAbin.com, providing a meaningful, trustworthy, and convenient way for people to donate their unwanted clothes and shoes.
The Solution
To fully educate the public on the industry and separate the well-intended companies from the bad, the ACBO fully vets and certifies organizations through a comprehensive certification process. ACBO members are then promoted through ACBO’s public website FindAbin.com, providing a meaningful, trustworthy, and convenient way for people to donate their unwanted clothes and shoes.
The Association of Certified Bin Operators (ACBO) is the the first and only independent third party certification platform for the textile/second-hand clothing collections industry.
Serving the entire United States, Canada and soon Europe. ACBO officially certifies and promotes both private sector and nonprofit organizations in the clothing collections industry.
The Problem
The secondhand clothing industry has an amazing impact on both our society and our environment but there is more work to be done. There are many public misconceptions, questions, and uncertainties about the industry in general and many nefarious participants who continue to cast a negative perception of the industry.
The secondhand clothing collection industry just had a major industry-changing event that is going to set the standard, legitimatize, and positively impact the industry going forward. The public will now be encouraged to ONLY donate at certified locations that display the ACBO’s current year Certified Location Decals (CLD).
As part of ACBO’s North American 2022 media and marketing campaign, ACBO we will be aggressively lobbying state and local governments to recognize and accept ACBO’s certification as approved and required credentials for textile and secondhand recycling/ collection companies.