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About
ToyRescue is a small toy recycling and refurbishing franchise headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii. ToyRescue was founded in 2003 to focus on rescuing and donating toys to various organizations for needy children through the sale of repaired and refurbished donated and surplus toys and collectibles.

ToyRescue prides itself as environmentally low impact using second hand equipment and environmentally friendly cleaning supplies.

A combination of fond childhood memories such as the Santa’s workshop, and “Island of Misfit Toys, along with Hawaii’s critical problem of minimal landscape available for trash, inspired the establishment ToyRescue. The refurbished collectibles were placed online to expose them to a larger market with the hope of finding them a home.

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Recycled Toys, Clothing, Electronics, Housewares, Stuffed Animals

We are the last chance for unwanted toys and other items, keeping plastics and batteries out of the landfill.

FIND US ON:
eBay - MySpace – YouTube – Flicker – Tagged – Photobucket - YahooGroups – WindowsLive – GoogleGroups

History
ToyRescue has been rescuing toys since 2001. The official store opened in 2003 and now there are 2 warehouse locations and a mobile rescue vehicle. The founder of ToyRescue accidentally discovered that many toys were being thrown away. Realizing the limited available landfill and inspired by “island of misfit toys”, unwanted items were taken home and refurbished. The toys were placed online exposing them to a larger world market and the increased possibility of finding a home. ToyRescue is a last chance foster home for items until they are adopted. Working with local thrift stores, charities, and the community we rescue refurbish slightly damaged, surplus toys and other items.

Sustainability
ToyRescue are solely sustained by consumer purchases. They receive neither grants nor loans, no sponsorships or benefactors. Portions go toward rescuing more toys, opening new locations, and purchasing equipment Portions will also be supporting Goodwill, Salvation Army and enable ToyRescue to donate clean – refurbished free toys to churches, museums and needy families

Soure of items
70% of our items were headed for the trash/ landfill. 30% of the items were overstock - surplus - discontinued - store returns - closeout clearances.

The Numbers
Approximate minimum rescues from just ONE of our locations

Work and Workforce
ToyRescue is handled by a small humble group made up of family and friends. Their motto "Just like Santas elves we work on toys year round", reflects the passion that keeps the project running. Each item may be washed, sanitized, soldered, sewn, glued, painted, lubricated, trimmed, tested, photographed, and inventoried. Toys we are unable to sell are donated to museums and various organizations for needy.

Donations
Got Too Much Stuff? - Dont Throw It Away! ToyRescue accept donations or offer small cash amounts on some items. Drop-off or Pick-up available in certain areas. Email to donate

Volunteering
At ToyRecue, volunteers are welcomed, and are always in need of: -

Email ToyRescue to volunteer

JOB OPPORTUNITY
Independent contractors wanted help the environment flexible payment schedule accesses to workshops fulltime coaching and support business equipment supplied No startup cost upfront protected territories Email for more info

OUR FAVORITE VIDEOS
About ToyRescue http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MT9Q6Or6Blw

Toyboat http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0x9punvi9o&playnext_from=TL&videos=dZijF6j9oVA

VISIT OUR FRIENDS
www.AdamJudis.com
 * Adam Judis Computer Consulting *

www.BuyShoesSaveLives.com
 * Buy shoes Save Children Lives*

www.kimchee.net/en
 * Kimcheenet Computer Consulting *

www.NightLifeProduction.com
 * Mobil Dj Service *

www.ToonRadio.net
 * Anime Radio*

Other Recycling Programs
All items - San Bernardino California

Books - Orange County California (pick-up may be available in Orange County area)

SHOP OUR STORE
www.ToyRescueUSA.com --->