9am–1pm, Wynn Middle School Parking Lot
1 Griffin Way, Tewksbury (at the end of Victor Drive)
What is Zero Waste Day?
ZWD is a drive thru donating and recycling event held annually to provide residents
with a quick and easy way to pass along items that they no longer need. More than a
dozen local non-profit organizations are on site in our Wynn Middle School parking
lot to graciously accept your donations and recyclables, and volunteers from the
Tewksbury Recycling Committee and Tewksbury Congregational Church assist with car
unloading and distribution. ZWD results in a reduction of Tewksbury’s dumping fees
because fewer items are added to the waste stream.


What can I bring? And what shouldn't I bring?
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| Acceptable Donations | Unacceptable Donations |
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Can I get a receipt for my donations to use when filing next year’s taxes?
Many of the charities will provide receipts on their own letterhead, but you are also
welcome to create a letter, indicating the estimated fair market value of your donation,
and you may ask a representative from the charity to sign it.
ZWD volunteers are not qualified to estimate value of items and are not authorized to sign receipts.
Did I hear that I can recycle electronics at a reduced cost?
Indeed you did! For a nominal fee, Green Network Exchange will responsibly recondition
or recycle your computers, TVs and other small electronics. Normally, these items
require curbside pickup through Allied Waste, but you will recognize the following
savings if you bring your items to ZWD.
TVs |
Computers, Monitors and Laptops |
Small Electronics | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zero Waste Day | < 30" = $10 > 30" = $20 |
$5 each | $1 |
| Allied Waste | < 24" = $15 > 24" = $25 |
$15 each | $5 |
Do you need volunteers or donations from local businesses?
Indeed we do. Please review our Wish Lists, found on our Community Involvement page.