WHAT IS ZERO WASTE DAY? 11 Participating CharitiesOn ZWD, eleven local charities will come to Tewksbury to collect your “Used But Usable” donations. You simply load up your car with any of the items noted below (in clean, workable order), and drive-thru the High School Parking Lot where volunteers will help you to unload your car and make sure that your donation reaches the right charity. It’s like one-stop reverse shopping, and it is a great opportunity for you to pass along items that you no longer use to someone who truly needs a helping hand. There will also be an opportunity to recycle electronics. WHAT KINDS OF DONATIONS ARE YOU ACCEPTING?

Big Brother Big Sister FoundationBikes Not Bombs

Building Materials Resource CenterCommunity Giving Tree

Got BooksMission of Deeds

MSPCA/Nevins FarmLazarus House

Project Home AgainSaint Vincent de PaulWish Project of Lowell

CLOTHINGSeasonal clothing of all sizes; labeled/sorted by gender and size; no damage (rips, broken zippers, missing buttons, permanent stains) SHOES (for Saint Vincent de Paul)All types and sizes; if missing laces, please consider attaching a new pair; if dirty, please consider cleaning to the best of your ability LINENSTowels, sheets, pillowcases, blankets, curtains, comforters, all in good to excellent condition. Some items in poor condition (no elastic) may be accepted by MSPCA as animal bedding. BABY GEARCribs, strollers, car seats, exersaucers, pack n’ plays, high chairs, clothing; NO TOYS PLEASE FURNITURESofas, chairs, tables, dressers, armoires, dining sets, bed frames, stain free mattresses BOOKS (for Dewing School and RARA)Books, CDs, DVDs, videotapes; no magazines, encyclopedia sets, or computer software

DECORATIVE ITEMSMirrors, framed artwork, home décor HOUSEHOLD GOODSDishes, cookware, bakeware, lamps, small appliances, TVs, radios, phones, utensils BIKES (for Bikes Not Bombs)Rust free bikes of all sizes. BNB will refurb them and pass them on to people in need. A $10 donation is suggested (not required) to assist with the cost of purchasing parts. PET SUPPLIES (for Nevin’s Farm)Unopened animal food, kitty litter, leashes, collars, cages, dog beds, cleaning supplies

(see full list on MSPCA website) BUILDING SUPPLIES (for BMRC)Clean lumber (w/out nails) 6’ long, unused insulation wrapped or bagged, unused hardwood, vinyl, or ceramic flooring (in full boxes only), cabinets, solid doors, double-paned windows, bath fixtures, pedestal sinks and vanities, hardware, garden tools, paint and stain (no lead), and tools

(see full list on BMRC website)

You can also recycle electronics for a nominal fee withall profit donated to the 4th of July Fireworks Fund

TVs $10-$20 White Goods $5 All Other $3

For more information, including links to each charity’s website, go to www.tewksburycc.org/zerowasteday

Charities and ZWD volunteers reserve the right to refuse items.

Sponsored by the Recycling Committee and Tewksbury Congregational Church

Moving Toward Zero Waste, One Donation At A

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