NewsWUSF — Tampa Bay NPR (Local & State)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 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 — Tampa Bay NPR (Local & State)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 who launched a junk removal business wi”organizationSalvation Army“A charity that has received donations from OVM Hauling Co.”organizationOVM Hauling Co.“A St. Petersburg-based business that collects unwanted items and now facilitates”locationSt. Petersburg“The city where the business operates and where Malic resides.”