Wakefield Recycling & Sustainability Day
Saturday, April 6, 2024
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
State Representative Kate Lipper-Garabedian will host her third annual Recycling & Sustainability Day for Wakefield residents, partnering with the Wakefield Department of Public Works, Wakefield Municipal Gas & Light Department, and organizations local to the Town and across the Commonwealth. This one-day event is a unique hub that allows Wakefield residents to consciously clear clutter while making a difference and learning how to further their sustainability initiatives. The Recycling and Sustainability Day event takes place from 10 a.m. to 1p.m., rain or shine, at Wakefield High School.
At the event, Wakefield residents can learn about existing programs and new Community Solar options with Wakefield Gas & Light, which also will collect and dispose dehumidifiers free of charge; engage with a variety of local groups; learn more about the Wakefield Environmental Sustainability Committee and participate in its recycling of plastic pet packaging and batteries; and consider sustainable practices with organizations like Black Earth Composting. The event also will feature a paper shredding truck.
With no fee per car, residents can upcycle up to two pieces of gently used furniture (with right to refuse poor quality items) with Habitat for Humanity; recycle outdated electronics with peace of mind for proper data erasing with Green Team Junk Removal; and recycle clothing and housewares. Fees will be charged for TVs ($20), monitors ($20), window ACs ($10), mattresses ($45), box springs ($45), and car tires ($12). Residents also can recycle Styrofoam ($10 per bag). Cash, card, and checks made payable to “Green Team Junk Removal” will be accepted.
Questions can be directed to greenteamjunk@gmail.com or (508) 361-0519.
Location
Wakefield Memorial High School
60 Farm Street
Wakefield, Massachusetts 01880