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Fix it, refresh it, or pass it along! 🪑🛋️🧵🔪🎄 Join us for Community Repair & Swap Day on Nov. 7, 10 a.m.-Noon. Free repair workshops and a Holiday Decor Swap. Free and open to all. More info: gnbrrmdistrict.org/repair-wo…
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🧵✨ Learn the art of Sashiko mending!
📅 Oct. 3, 2-4:30 p.m.
📍 Wilks Library, New Bedford
Create a stitched sampler, learn traditional Japanese mending techniques, and bring an item to repair if you'd like.
📝 Register: signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4CA…
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📄🚲 Reuse & Shred Day is Sept. 19!
Join us 8:30-11 a.m. at Keith Middle School & New Bedford High School.
✅ Paper shredding
✅ Toy & book swap
✅ Clothing drop-off
✅ Dehumidifier turn-in
✅ Bike repair & donation
Free and open to all.
🔗 Details: gnbrrmdistrict.org/reuse-shr…
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🚨 Household Hazardous Waste Drop‑Off Day
📍Crapo Hill Landfill, New Bedford
Free for New Bedford, Dartmouth & Freetown residents. 👉Pre‑registration required: gnbrrmdistrict.org/hazardous….
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✨ Jewelry Swap – June 6! 💎
Join us at Wilks Branch Library 🕙 10–12
Bring gently loved jewelry or just come browse—everyone’s welcome!
Drop-offs: May 27–June 4 at NB & Dartmouth libraries
🔧 Repair workshop (register):
gnbrrmdistrict.org/repair-wo….
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🗂️FREE Paper Shredding Day – May 30 (All welcome!)
📍 Dartmouth Hwy Dept, 976 Russells Mills Rd
⏰ 8:30–11 AM or until full
⚠️ Arrive by 10:45 AM—the Shred‑it® truck leaves at 11 sharp
✅ 2 box limit
Protect your identity & keep paper out of the trash!
🔗 gnbrrmdistrict.org/paper-shr…
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🚨 Household Hazardous Waste Drop‑Off Day 🚨
🗓️ Sat, May 2 | 8:30 a.m.–12 p.m.
📍 Crapo Hill Landfill, New Bedford
Free for New Bedford, Dartmouth & Freetown residents. ✅ Pre‑registration required: gnbrrmdistrict.org ♻️
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A new series of free, hands‑on workshops is coming to New Bedford & Dartmouth to help residents save money, reduce waste, and build practical skills. 🗓 First workshop: Mending, Darning, and Patching – Oh My! 📅 March 31. Learn more at: gnbrrmdistrict.org/repair-re…
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✨Kick Off the New Year at the Wilks Library Fitness Gear Swap!
Start your resolutions strong by trading in gently used fitness equipment and picking up something “new‑to‑you.” It’s a fun, sustainable way to refresh your routine, reduce waste, and give great gear a second life.
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Happy America Recycles Day!♻️ We’re celebrating with an op‑ed that highlights how recycling and waste reduction can preserve our local landfill. Read the full opinion piece here👉gnbrrmdistrict.org/together-…
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Household Hazardous Waste Drop Off Day is on September 27, 2025, 8:30 a.m. to noon at the Crapo Hill Landfill, 300 Samuel Barnet Blvd., New Bedford. New Bedford, Dartmouth, & Freetown residents only.
Sign up is required. To select a time slot, visit signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4CA….
Curious about where your trash goes after the truck picks it up? Join a tour of the Crapo Hill Landfill and learn about the next landfill cell! 9/13/25, 9am-noon. Pre-register at forms.gle/iiM8Jkded6cmNtbNA.
Read about the landfill in this recent article: newbedfordlight.org/crapo-hi….
Appointments still available for FREE clothing repair! Extend the life of your clothing! Get items mended by professionals at no charge to you at Reuse, Repair, & Shred Day on Saturday, September 6, 9am to noon. signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4CA….
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We are excited to announce a new event - Reuse, Repair, & Shred Day on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, 9:00 am to noon, at New Bedford High School and Keith Middle School. See flyer for details. Questions? Call (508) 979-1493, email [email protected], or text (774) 503-0254.
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The Swap Shop is now officially open!😄 New Bedford residents can drop off and pick up reusable items, completely free of charge. The program includes books, tableware (such as dishes and silverware), cookware, and bakeware (like pots, pans, and baking sheets).
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For next week: Due to the Patriots Day holiday on Monday, April 21st, there will be a one day delay of trash, recycling and yard waste pickup. Also, please note that the Recycling Center will be closed for the holiday. Have a happy and safe holiday weekend!
The Funbrary Collection is looking to expand! What would you like to see added to the collection? Take this survey to provide feedback to the New Bedford Free Public Library: bit.ly/Funbrary. Here's the brochure of what's currently included: newbedford-ma.s3.amazonaws.c…
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National Pizza Day AND Superbowl Sunday???
We think you know what to do.
#NationalPizzaDay #SuperbowlSunday #NewBedford
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If you have COVID test kits that are past their Extended Expiration Date, are no longer useful, or are used, recycle the box and the paper instructions in your recycling cart. The rest goes in your trash. If you aren't feeling well, hope you are feeling better super soon!
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