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Find thrift stores and donation centers near you in Apple Valley, Barstow, Big Bear, Hesperia, Victorville, Yucca Valley, and more. Shop used, reduce waste, and support your local community.

Learn why not all plastics are recyclable in the High Desert and Mountain regions, how local recycling systems sort and process plastics, and what actions you can take to recycle right and support our community.

Even though your kids may try to convince you otherwise, it’s time to start back-to-school planning. As you make your school shopping list, you have