Rep. Kate Lipper-Garabedian's annual Recycling & Sustainability Day. Recycling and reuse of many household items.
In partnership with the Wakefield Department of Public Works, Wakefield Municipal Gas & Light Department, and organizations local to the town, 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.
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. Attendees can engage with a variety of local groups including Keep Wakefield Beautiful’s Warrior Clean Up Crew to learn about local cleanup efforts and the Wakefield Environmental Sustainability Committee (ESC). ESC will be collecting coffee pods, school supplies, and used sports equipment for its August 2 sports swap; find more information on the group’s Facebook page.
With no fee per car, residents can recycle outdated electronics with peace of mind for proper data erasing with Green Team Junk Removal. Fees will be charged for certain items, including but not limited to TVs ($20), monitors ($20), window ACs ($10), mattresses ($50), box springs ($50), and car tires ($15 with rims or $12 without). Additional items will be collected by Green Team to be recycled for a fee. Residents also can recycle Styrofoam ($5 per full bag). Cash, card, and checks made payable to “Green Team Junk Removal” will be accepted. Questions can be directed to
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Residents further can bring the following household items to donate to Habitat for Humanity: dishware, kitchenware, pots and pans (must be clean and less than 5 years old), lamps, picture frames, and clean bedding (washed and bagged).
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