Saturday, September 21, 2013
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.

Zero Waste Day

What can I bring? And what shouldn't I bring?
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Acceptable DonationsUnacceptable Donations
  • Anything you wouldn't share with a friend
  • Anything that's broken
  • Anything with missing pieces
  • Anything with stains or rips
  • Toys
  • Bikes with rust
  • Hollow core doors
  • Anything with mold or a musty smell
  • Anything covered in pet hair
  • Exercise equipment (treadmills, etc…)
  • Sports equipment (skis, skates, etc…)
  • Recreational equipment (pool tables, basketball hoops, etc..)
  • Little Tykes outdoor/indoor play pieces
  • Hazardous Waste

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.
TV
TVs
Computer Monitor
Computers,
Monitors
and Laptops
Electronics
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.



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Zero Waste Day is coordinated by the Tewksbury Recycling Committee and Tewksbury Congregational Church.