where to donate mardi gras beads

Lafayette

• LARC. ...
• Drop your beads off at any local Goodwill to donate to LARC.
• Visit any Raising Cane's in Lafayette and Broussard and drop off your beads in the collection box.
• You can also visit any branch of the Lafayette Public L ib rary to bring your beads (and maybe check out a book while you're there!)
• Arc of Acadiana accepts beads year-round. ...

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What can I do with my Mardi Gras beads?

10 Creative Ways to Re-Use Mardi Gras BeadsLine a Tray or Shadow Box. Mardi Gras Bead Tray. ... Paint Them and Make a Chandelier. Mardi Gras Bead Chandelier. ... Add Them to Slime. Mardi Gras Bead Slime. ... Make Bangles. Mardi Gras Bead Bracelet. ... Line a Planter. ... Make a Hanging Planter. ... Make Ornaments. ... Embellish Boxes.More items...

Where can I donate Mardi Gras beads Baton Rouge?

Proceeds from recycled beads sells go toward Salvation Army programs in the Baton Rouge area, according to the organization. People can drop off their extra beads at the 24-hour Salvation Army Drop Off Center, located at 7361 Airline Hwy., or at the Salvation Army Family Store, located at 10420 Coursey Blvd.Feb 22, 2020

Are Mardi Gras beads recycled?

Mardi Gras Cups Well, don't throw them into your recycling bin. They won't be recycled – they will only be sorted and then sent to a landfill. Here's our suggestions: donate them to ArcGNO or find a local art studio that needs them!

Are Mardi Gras beads worth money?

Mardi Gras throws are the currency of Carnival season. Although the beads and assorted paraphernalia only hold their value through Fat Tuesday, some throws are worth more than others. It's easy to get caught up in the moment, especially if you've indulged in a Mardi Gras drink or two.Jan 28, 2020

How do you recycle beads?

Fortunately, plastic beads are recyclable. So you can simply take all those parade beads and haul them down to the recycling center. Or, if you recycle at your home, place them in the plastic recycling bin.