Toothbrush manufacturers and dentists recommend that you replace your toothbrush every three to four months. Since most are not recyclable, that’s a LOT of toothbrushes that wind up in the trash over your lifetime. Next time you are shopping for … Read More
You can now view the video of Massachusetts Department Environmental Protection’s Home Composting for Zero Waste webinar on MassDEP’s YouTube channel. YouTube offers closed captioning, if desired. The video has a few minor visual technical issues in the beginning, but they are mostly resolved … Read More
Black Earth Compost is the City of Newton sponsored curbside composting service provider, but it also offers products for your yard and garden. Check out their website for these items and services that can be delivered to you: compost and … Read More
2020 may have been interrupted by COVID-19, but kudos to Newton’s Sustainable Material Management Division for keeping our waste collection and diversion going smoothly. See SMMD’s year in review in the graphic below. Kudos also to Newton residents for sorting … Read More
Each year, the City of Newton collects Christmas trees for recycling during the first two weeks of January. In 2021, Christmas tree collection will begin on January 4 and go through January 15. Christmas tree collection occurs on your regular … Read More
RecycleSmart, an initiative of the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, offers residents information on best practices for reducing waste, reuse, recycling, and composting. Check out their year end newsletter ‘2020: Is It Over Yet?’ for an insightful look at what happened … Read More
The Newton Sustainable Materials Management Commission (formerly the Newton Solid Waste Commission) advises the Mayor and the City Council on all aspects of municipal trash, recycling, and composting–striving to put into place practices that are environmentally sustainable and align with … Read More
Reminder: The last week of yard waste collection is December 7. Please bag, mulch or compost your leaves and do not rake leaves into the street (unless they are concurrently being collected by a landscaper) and never push them into … Read More
A new pilot program launched this week – no-cost organics drop-off at the Resource Recovery Center! Residents can drop-off all food waste including fruit and vegetable peels, meat/bones, seafood shells, and other kitchen scraps along with paper towels and paper … Read More
Come to the next set of Green Action Team Meetings and find out what you can do about the climate crisis. Get support from like-minded individuals and share your experiences. You are welcome to attend all the groups that are … Read More
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