NewsWUSF (NPR Tampa Bay)August 22, 2026Hillsborough
St. Petersburg business owner Omar Malic partners with local organizations to donate household goods
St. Petersburg resident Omar Malic is operating a junk removal business with a focus on donating collected furniture, appliances, and household goods to local churches and charities. The initiative aims to repurpose items rather than disposing of them as waste.
Read the full story at WUSF (NPR Tampa Bay)Why It Matters
This business model provides a local channel for residents to donate used household items to community organizations through a professional removal service.
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Who's Mentioned
personOmar Malic“St. Petersburg resident and entrepreneur”organizationStPeteCatalyst.com“media partner for the article”organizationSalvation Army“charity that has received items from OVM Hauling Co.”organizationOVM Hauling Co.“business launching a donation and recycling initiative”locationSt. Petersburg“city where the business operates”