{"id":4320,"date":"2015-02-12T10:16:21","date_gmt":"2015-02-12T15:16:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.greenneedham.org\/blog\/?page_id=4320"},"modified":"2026-03-17T19:57:27","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T23:57:27","slug":"rc-c","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.greenneedham.org\/blog\/recyclopedia\/rc-c\/","title":{"rendered":"rc-c"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a id=\"candy\" name=\"candy\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Cardboard (11\/2022)<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4><a href=\"http:\/\/www.needhamma.gov\/index.aspx?NID=262\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">RTS Needham<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>Needham residents with an RTS sticker may take clean cardboard to the<a href=\"http:\/\/ma-needham2.civicplus.com\/index.aspx?NID=3104\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Main Drop-Off Area<\/a> (Packaging tape is ok, but <strong>no waxed cardboard<\/strong> &#8211; mostly used for commercial packing of produce. If you can see or feel waxy residue when you scrape a box with your fingernail, it is waxed.)<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"rc_return\" href=\"http:\/\/www.greenneedham.org\/blog\/recyclopedia\">Back to Index<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"cars\" name=\"cars\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Cars (11-2022)<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Many charities accept cars and other vehicles, such as trucks, motorcycles, boats, and RVs, whether or not they are in working condition. Call your favorite charity or local public radio station to see if they will accept a donated vehicle. Most offer free towing. Ask or check their website to see how much of the proceeds go to programs. Examples:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kidney.org\/support\/kidneycars\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">KIDNEY CARS PROGRAM<\/a> (NATIONAL KIDNEY FOUNDATION)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.onecarhelpshumane.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">HUMANE SOCIETY<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.specialolympicsma.org\/recycle-for-gold\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MA SPECIAL OLYMPICS \u2013 RECYCLE FOR GOLD PROGRAM<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.voa.org\/donate-your-vehicle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wbur.org\/membership\/605928\/donate-your-car\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">WBUR<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wgbh.org\/support\/vehicle-donation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">WGBH<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wheelsforwishes.org\/massri\/?_vsrefdom=Adwords&amp;gclid=EAIaIQobChMIqpL9quuM2wIVyEoNCh1rmgKVEAAYASAAEgJYh_D_BwE&amp;ppcsclkid=nmKqLhvSZHLx&amp;ppcstrkid=1317761460&amp;ppcsu=xhg7f5djqsehsiwrofsleehw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">WHEELS FOR WISHES<\/a> (benefiting the Make-A-Wish Foundation\u00ae of Massachusetts and Rhode Island)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/goodnewsgarage.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Good News Garage<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>(877) 448-3288 (877.GIVE.AUTO)<\/p>\n<p>This nonprofit accepts cars, trucks, and vans, plus you can donate your boat, motorcycle, moped, commercial van, handicapped-equipped vehicle, RV, tractor and more. Many donated cars are repaired and provided to people in need; others are auctioned off, with proceeds used to help pay for repairs. Tax deductible.<\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"http:\/\/www.jpcarroll.com\/junk-cars\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Carroll&#8217;s Used Auto Parts<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>(781)861-6060, 700 Waltham St., Lexington, MA<\/p>\n<p>Pays for junk cars and will haul them away.<\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nissenbaums.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nissenbaum&#8217;s Auto Parts<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>(866)776-0194, 480 Columbia Street, Somerville, MA<\/p>\n<p>Purchases old, worn out or wrecked junk cars.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"rc_return\" href=\"http:\/\/www.greenneedham.org\/blog\/recyclopedia\">Back to Index<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"carbatteries\" name=\"carbatteries\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Car Batteries <\/strong>(11\/2022)<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4><a href=\"http:\/\/www.needhamma.gov\/index.aspx?NID=262\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">RTS Needham<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>For Needham residents with RTS sticker: No fee. Drop off car, motorcycle, scooter, or other lead-acid battery at the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.needhamma.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/7628\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">RTS North Area.<\/a><\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"http:\/\/www.autozone.com\/landing\/page.jsp?name=in-our-stores\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Autozone<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>805 Providence Hwy., Dedham MA (781) 329-2170<\/p>\n<p>Most Autozone stores accept vehicle batteries and motor oil for recycling. Call to confirm.<\/p>\n<h4>Somerset Junk Company<\/h4>\n<p>(617) 625-4808, 508 Columbia Street, Somerville<\/p>\n<p>They pay for used car batteries.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"rc_return\" href=\"http:\/\/www.greenneedham.org\/blog\/recyclopedia\">Back to Index<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"cell\" name=\"cell\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Cell Phones (11\/2022)<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4><a href=\"http:\/\/www.needhamma.gov\/index.aspx?NID=262\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">RTS Needham<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>Needham residents with an RTS sticker may bring <a href=\"https:\/\/needhamma.gov\/3104\/What-We-Take\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cell phones<\/a> to the RTS (leave in electronics area) for recycling. Please delete any personal information.<\/p>\n<p>In addition:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Free recycling of cell phones (as well as PDA\u2019s and MP3 players) is available at stores such as Staples (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.staples.com\/sbd\/cre\/marketing\/sustainability-center\/recycling-services\/electronics\/?icid=RecyclingServices:middlecontent:2:electronicsrecycling:20170901\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">details<\/a>) and Best Buy (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestbuy.com\/site\/clp\/recycling\/pcmcat149900050025.c?id=pcmcat149900050025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">details<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li>Cell phones may be brought to the Needham Health Department at <span class=\"p-street-address\">178 Rosemary Street<\/span>.<\/li>\n<li>A Mail-in program for trading in cell phones for credit is available through <a href=\"http:\/\/www.verizonwireless.com\/b2c\/splash\/electronicdevicerecycling.jsp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Verizon Wireless<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>A Mail in programs for charity is offered by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.recyclingforcharities.com\/how-recycling-for-charities-works.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Recycling for Charities<\/a> (you designate a charity).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><a href=\"http:\/\/www.replayd.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">REPLAY\u2019D<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>(617) 202-5817 252 Brighton Ave. Allston, MA<\/p>\n<p>Buys, repairs and sells a multitude of electronics. Pays cash for gently used laptops, cell phones, bluetooth speakers and headphones, ipads, smart watches, televisions, and more.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Buying a New Cell Phone? Ask about Drop Off \/ Buy Back Options<\/h3>\n<p>Next time you are buying a new cell phone, ask your wireless provider if they recycle old phones.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"rc_return\" href=\"http:\/\/www.greenneedham.org\/blog\/recyclopedia\">Back to Index<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"cds\" name=\"cds\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>CDs and DVDs (11\/2022)<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4><a href=\"http:\/\/www.needhamma.gov\/index.aspx?NID=262\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">RTS Needham<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>Needham residents with an RTS sticker may bring CDs and DVDs in their original cases with artwork, records in original sleeves, video games in original cases with artwork, and books to the <a href=\"http:\/\/mtwyouth.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MORE THAN WORDS<\/a> containers for reuse. See <a href=\"https:\/\/mtwyouth.org\/donate-books\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">donation guidelines<\/a>. More Than Words is a nonprofit social enterprise that empowers youth who are in the foster care system, court involved, homeless, or out of school to take charge of their lives by taking charge of a business.<\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"http:\/\/www.savers.com\/Default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Savers<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>(617) 323-8231, 1230 VFW Pkwy. West Roxbury, MA<\/p>\n<p>Accepts donations of CDs, DVDs, tapes, vinyl records, as well as clothing, house wares, and other items for reuse. For more information <a href=\"https:\/\/www.savers.com\/donate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greendisk.com\/gdsite\/Default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Green Disk<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>GREEN DISK provides a mail-in recycling service, accepting many forms of hard-to-recycle \u201ctechno-trash\u201d such as electronic devices, head phones, zip disks, CDs, audio tapes, video tapes, and much more. For a full listing of cost and accepted products, see their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greendisk.com\/gdsite\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">website<\/a> and their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greendisk.com\/gdsite\/faq.aspx#What_material_can_I_send_to_GreenDisk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">FAQs<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"rc_return\" href=\"http:\/\/www.greenneedham.org\/blog\/recyclopedia\">Back to Index<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"children\" name=\"children\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Children&#8217;s Clothing (11\/2022)<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>[expand title=&#8221;All Clothing, Regardless of Condition&#8221; tag=&#8221;h4&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"http:\/\/ma-needham2.civicplus.com\/index.aspx?NID=3111\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">RTS Needham<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>Needham residents with an RTS sticker can drop off children\u2019s clothing (no toys other than stuffed animals) at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redcross.org\/local\/massachusetts\/ways-to-donate\/clothing-donations.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Red Cross<\/a> collection box or the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.baystatetextiles.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bay State Textile<\/a> container. Ripped, stained and torn clothing is ok as long as the clothing is dry and not moldy. (May be made into rags &amp; other products.) \u00a0 (2022 Note: The Goodwill Trailer is no longer at the RTS. )<\/p>\n<p>For all clothing (not just children&#8217;s), scroll down to the <strong>Clothing\/Textiles <\/strong>section below.<\/p>\n<p>[\/expand]<\/p>\n<h4>[expand title=&#8221;Good Condition, Gently Used Children&#8217;s Items&#8221; tag=&#8221;h4&#8243;]<\/h4>\n<h4><a href=\"http:\/\/www.circleofhopeonline.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CIRCLE OF HOPE<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>781-449-3700 1329 Highland Ave., Needham, MA 02492<\/p>\n<p>They collect new and gently used (excellent condition) clothing, including baby clothing, and other items for distribution to Boston-area homeless shelters and community programs.\u00a0 Drop-offs are <strong>by appointment only <\/strong>on Monday-Thursday mornings from 10-12. See their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.circleofhopeonline.org\/howtohelp\/#GiveClothing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">donation guidelines<\/a>. Sign up online for an appointment. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/10c0d49aeae2ba0ffce9-donation1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Schedule Your Drop-Off.<\/a><\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cradlestocrayons.org\/boston\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cradles To Crayons Boston<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>(617) 779-4700, 281 Newtonville Avenue, Newtonville, MA 02460<\/p>\n<p>Supports kids in need with essential items for growth. Accepts new and gently used kids\u2019 clothing (some items such as socks, underwear and pajamas must be new), plus brand new arts\/craft and school supplies. Check their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cradlestocrayons.org\/boston\/take-action\/donate-goods\/items-we-accept\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">website <\/a>for a full list of items they accept and find a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cradlestocrayons.org\/boston\/take-action\/donate-goods\/find-local-drop-off\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">local drop off.<\/a> You can also drop off any donations at <span class=\"hotkey-layer \">the Cradles to Crayons Giving Factory at 281 Newtonville Ave. Newton, MA 02460<\/span>. Watch for a yearly fundraiser in Needham, which is often in early spring.<\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"http:\/\/www.parenttalk.info\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Parent Talk<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>Parent Talk, a Needham-based non-profit, conducts various community projects, including food, coat and school supplies drives for <a href=\"http:\/\/needhamcommunitycouncil.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Needham Community Council<\/a>. Their twice-a-year clothing sales have not been held since COVID. See their <a href=\"https:\/\/parenttalk.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">website<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ParentTalk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Facebook page<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"http:\/\/www.savers.com\/Default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Savers<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>(617) 323-8231, 1230 VFW Pkwy. West Roxbury, MA<\/p>\n<p>Accepts good quality children\u2019s clothing, toys, stuffed animals, household items, hardback and paperback books, CDs, Videos, DVDs, vinyl records, computer software, and more. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.savers.com\/donate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click here for guidelines<\/a>. They are a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.savers.com\/donate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Community Donation Center<\/a> benefiting the Epilepsy Foundation.<\/p>\n<p>[\/expand]<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"rc_return\" href=\"http:\/\/www.greenneedham.org\/blog\/recyclopedia\">Back to Index<\/a><br \/>\n<a id=\"xmaslights\" name=\"xmaslights\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>\u00a0<strong>Chip Bags (and other hard-to-recycle products) (11\/2022)<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4><a href=\"http:\/\/www.terracycle.com\/en-US\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">TerraCycle<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>(866) 967-6766<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.terracycle.com\/en-US\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TerraCycle<\/a> offers waste collection programs for previously non-recyclable, or difficult-to-recycle, waste such as snack bags, drink pouches, toothpaste tubes, and various other types of packaging. The collected waste is then converted into new products. TerraCycle partners with brands and retailers to offer free recycling of certain items. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.terracycle.com\/en-US\/brigades\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Browse their website<\/a> to see what they offer. Users must sign up for a free account at TerraCycle. Once you have filled up a box with your trash from home, school, or office, you can download a shipping label and mail it to their facilities at no cost. They also offer &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/shop.terracycle.com\/en-US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zero Waste Boxes<\/a>&#8221; for categories of waste such as art supplies, baby gear, or candy and snack wrappers. These boxes must be purchased; the higher price may make them more attractive to schools or offices.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"rc_return\" href=\"http:\/\/www.greenneedham.org\/blog\/recyclopedia\">Back to Index<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Christmas Tree Lights (11\/2022)<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4><a href=\"http:\/\/ma-needham2.civicplus.com\/index.aspx?NID=3111\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">RTS Needham<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>Needham residents with an RTS sticker may bring electrical cords and cables (including Christmas tree light strings) to the <a href=\"http:\/\/ma-needham2.civicplus.com\/index.aspx?NID=3104#additional\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">scrap metal area<\/a> for recycling. You can drop working Christmas lights and decorations at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.needhamma.gov\/3111\/Re-Use-It-Swap-Shop?ct=t(EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_5_18_2021_14_31_COPY_01)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Re-Use-It Swap Shop<\/a> in season.<\/p>\n<h4>Needham High School Environmental Club Fundraiser<\/h4>\n<p>Watch for information: In 2025 and 2026 the Club collected holiday lights at the Needham Library in January. Collections are in conjunction with Zoo New England, which will use the recycling proceeds to support programs that protect lions and their habitats.<\/p>\n<h4>The Home Depot and Lowe&#8217;s<\/h4>\n<p>Lowe&#8217;s (Dedham 781 355-3780) and Home Depot (W. Roxbury 617 327-5000) have offered Christmas light recycling to customers. Call your local stores during the Christmas shopping season to check on whether this opportunity is still available.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"rc_return\" href=\"http:\/\/www.greenneedham.org\/blog\/recyclopedia\">Back to Index<\/a><br \/>\n<a id=\"xmastree\" name=\"xmastree\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Christmas Trees, Natural (11\/2022)<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4><a href=\"http:\/\/www.needhamma.gov\/index.aspx?NID=262\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">RTS Needham<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>Needham residents with an RTS sticker may take their trees to the Christmas tree pile in the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.needhamma.gov\/index.aspx?NID=3088\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">yard waste area<\/a>. Please remove all wires, cables, hooks, ornaments, nails and stands from the tree before discarding, and take the tree out of a tree bag.<\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"http:\/\/carterumc.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Carter Memorial United Methodist Church<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>(781)444-2460 800 Highland Ave, Needham, MA 02494<\/p>\n<p>For a small donation, Needham residents may make a reservation to have their tree picked up in January.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"rc_return\" href=\"http:\/\/www.greenneedham.org\/blog\/recyclopedia\">Back to Index<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"plastictree\" name=\"plastictree\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Christmas Trees, Artificial (11\/2022)<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4><a href=\"http:\/\/www.goodwillmass.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Goodwill<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>(617) 445-1010, 1010 Harrison Ave, Boston MA 02119<\/p>\n<p>Boston Goodwill will accept donation of an artificial tree as long as all the parts are there and it is in the original box.\u00a0 There is no longer a donation trailer at the Needham RTS or in Newton, so the best place to drop off an artificial tree would be at 1010 Harrison Ave. in Boston, which is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 7 days a week. Call 888-828-GIVE (4483) to confirm.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodwillmass.org\/what-to-donate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click here<\/a> to see what other items may be donated.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"rc_return\" href=\"http:\/\/www.greenneedham.org\/blog\/recyclopedia\">Back to Index<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"clothing\" name=\"clothing\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Clothing\/Textiles (11\/2022)<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>As of Nov. 1, 2022, <strong>clothing and textiles are no longer allowed to be thrown away in the trash in Massachusetts, as the state moves to drastically reduce its solid waste<\/strong>. This includes clothing, shoes, belts, and textiles such as curtains, linens, and bedding, all of which can be donated instead. <strong>Ripped? Stained? For most Collection Bins that&#8217;s ok, as long as the textile is not wet, moldy, or contaminated<\/strong>. There are many places to donate clothing and textiles locally. Both non-profit and for-profit ventures will be needed to handle the expected increase in clothing donations.<\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"http:\/\/www.needhamma.gov\/index.aspx?NID=262\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">RTS Needham<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>Needham residents with an RTS sticker may drop off <strong>clothing and textiles<\/strong> at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redcross.org\/local\/massachusetts\/ways-to-donate\/clothing-donations.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Red Cross<\/a> container or the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.baystatetextiles.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bay State Textile<\/a> container. All types of textiles, including clothing, shoes, undergarments, belts, stuffed animals, curtains and linens, can be recycled. All clothing, fabric, and household textiles (tablecloths, sheets) collected must be clean and dry, but it is <strong>okay if they are ripped, stained or damaged.<\/strong> (Unusable clothing is made into rags or other products.) No wet, mildewed textiles. No items contaminated with oil, paint, or hazardous materials. You can put <strong>footwear<\/strong> &#8212; sports shoes, cleats, boots, flip flops, and more&#8211; in the containers. They do not have to be wearable and single shoes are acceptable. For more information, <a href=\"http:\/\/ma-needham2.civicplus.com\/index.aspx?NID=3104#additional\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">see RTS website<\/a> and these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartasn.org\/resources\/frequently-asked-questions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FAQs<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0 (2022 Note: The Goodwill Trailer is no longer at the RTS.)<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">More Collection Boxes<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetaid.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Planet Aid<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0 888 893-0648<\/p>\n<p>Their bright yellow collection containers are located at various places in Needham&#8217;s commercial areas, including: two in the Lewando&#8217;s Cleaners parking lot on Chapel St., two at the Needham Junction MBTA station, one container is at the Mobil gas station across from the Needham Post Office on Great Plain Ave.<\/p>\n<p>According to their website, Planet Aid collects items that are sold and reused in developing countries, with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetaid.org\/what-we-do\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">proceeds going to support domestic and international development and capacity-building projects<\/a>. They accept clean clothing, shoes, bedding, towels, curtains, sleeping bags, socks, underwear and bras. (No stuffed animals) <strong>Minor tears, and stains, or imperfections are ok as long as the clothing is not tattered beyond repair, or wet or moldy<\/strong>. Call 888-893-0648 to schedule a pickup of a bulk donation.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redcross.org\/local\/massachusetts.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>American Red Cross of Massachusetts<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Donation bins are located at the RTS and in Needham Center in the Lewando&#8217;s parking lot. The American Red Cross of Massachusetts appreciates the public\u2019s donations of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redcross.org\/local\/massachusetts\/ways-to-donate\/clothing-donations.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">used clothing, shoes, and household linens<\/a> as a way of generating funds. Donate your items at any of the Red Cross bins located throughout Massachusetts. These items are then sold through a vendor and a portion of the proceeds benefits our Disaster Relief Fund.<\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"http:\/\/www.circleofhopeonline.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CIRCLE OF HOPE <\/a><\/h4>\n<p>1329 Highland Ave., Needham, MA 02492<\/p>\n<p>They collect new and gently used (excellent condition) adult and baby clothing and other items for distribution to Boston-area homeless shelters and community programs.\u00a0 Drop-offs are on Mondays-Thursdays and Saturdays from 10 a.m.-noon. To confirm the times and types of donations they want, see their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.circleofhopeonline.org\/donateclothing\/#donationguidelines\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">donation guidelines\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/needhamcommunitycouncil.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Needham Community Council<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>781-444-2415 570 Hillside Ave., Needham MA, 02494<\/p>\n<p>Accepts in-season clothing in good wearable condition to sell in their Thrift Shop. (No children\u2019s clothing under 5T). They accept various household items. <a href=\"http:\/\/needhamcommunitycouncil.org\/services\/thrift-shop\/thrift-shop-donations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">See their guidelines and drop-off times<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stores.savers.com\/ma\/westroxbury\/community-donation-center-1065.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Savers<\/strong> (West Roxbury)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>(617) 323-8231, 1230 VFW Pkwy. West Roxbury, MA<\/p>\n<p>Accepts wearable clothing, shoes, backpacks, purses, bed and bath items. They <a href=\"https:\/\/stores.savers.com\/ma\/westroxbury\/community-donation-center-1065.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">accept donations<\/a> on behalf of the Epilepsy Foundation. &#8220;Each time you donate items to <a href=\"https:\/\/epilepsynewengland.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Epilepsy Foundation of New England at our store<\/b><\/a>, we pay them for your stuff, providing revenue to help them fund important programs in your community.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.svdpboston.org\/donate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">St. Vincent De Paul<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>781-344-3100, 18 Canton Street, Stoughton, MA 02072<\/p>\n<p>There is a double collection container for clean, usable clothing in the St. Bartholomew\u2019s parking lot at the corner of Greendale and Great Plain Ave.<\/p>\n<p>See also Jeans.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"rc_return\" href=\"http:\/\/www.greenneedham.org\/blog\/recyclopedia\">Back to Index<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"crts\" name=\"crts\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Computers and Components &#8211; Working (11\/2022)<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/digitunity.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Digitunity<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/digitunity.org\/get-involved\/give-equipment\/donate-your-computer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Digitunity matches donors<\/a> with local organizations who need computers <strong>(generally less than 8 years old)<\/strong>. Users enter their zip codes and are given a list of\u00a0pre-qualified organizations who are looking for equipment. What can be donated? Laptop and desktop computers, Chromebooks\u2122, tablets, and webcams are the most widely needed items. A list of common donation items includes: pc desktop and laptop systems, mac desktop and laptop systems, copiers, digital and web cameras, pen\/drawing tablets, hard disk drives, keyboards, monitors, switches\/routers, mice, network interface cards, tablets, printers, and sound\/video cards.<\/p>\n<h4><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.earthwormrecycling.org\/reuse.html#1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Earthworm Recyclers<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>617-628-1844\u00a0 35 Medford St., Somerville MA<\/p>\n<p>Earthworm is always on the lookout for good homes for reusable products and has active partnerships with other local, reuse organizations. They accept working computers, which they will collect from you at a nominal fee and deliver to a needy, local non profit organization, or, they will direct you to other interested reuse organizations. Call to see if your working computer qualifies.<\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"http:\/\/tecschange.org\/classic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tecschange<\/a> &#8211; Technology For Social Change<\/h4>\n<p>46 Bennington St. East Boston, MA 02128. 617-963-0262 (Skype). Better to reach them by email at: info@tecschange.org<\/p>\n<p>Tecschange refurbishes computer equipment, which is then donated to small organizations internationally and in Boston.\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/tecschange.org\/classic\/donations\/donation-faq.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Check their website<\/a> for a list of desired equipment.<\/p>\n<h5>MORE LISTINGS<\/h5>\n<p>You can find more listings online at:<\/p>\n<p>The Mass. Dept. of Environmental Protection\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mass.gov\/lists\/donation-reuse\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">donations and reuse page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/householdgoods.org\/other-organizations-2\/#toggle-id-19\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Household Goods Recycling of Massachusetts<\/a> (click on \u201cComputers\/Electronics\u201d)<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"rc_return\" href=\"http:\/\/www.greenneedham.org\/blog\/recyclopedia\">Back to Index<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"crtsno\" name=\"crtsno\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Computers and Components \u2013 Non-Working (11\/2022)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>There are many retail stores that accept consumer electronics for recycling. For more information about recycling and reuse, visit the Mass <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mass.gov\/info-details\/how-where-to-recycle#electronic-devices-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DEP\u2019s Electronics Recycling page<\/a><\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"http:\/\/www.needhamma.gov\/index.aspx?NID=262\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">RTS Needham<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>Residents with an RTS sticker may leave computers and components (monitor, keyboard, etc.) in the electronics\/monitor area. Remove all sensitive data or destroy the hard drive. $15 fee for lap tops, all-in-one computers such as iMac, and for monitors.\u00a0 (Flat screen monitors 15&#8243; or smaller&#8211;$5.00). No charge for desktop or tower component. <a href=\"http:\/\/ma-needham2.civicplus.com\/index.aspx?NID=3104\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> See details<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4>Best Buy<\/h4>\n<p>Offers free recycling of desktop and notebook computers. ($29.99 fee for monitors.)\u00a0 They also offer free recycling for smaller electronics like VCRs, DVD players, printers, MP3 players, stereos, alarm clocks, PDAs, cell phones and digital cameras, toner and ink cartridges, and rechargeable batteries. <strong>There is a limit on number of items per day, and they do not accept items from businesses or organizations.<\/strong>\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bestbuy.com\/site\/Global-Promotions\/Recycling-Electronics\/pcmcat149900050025.c?id=pcmcat149900050025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> See details.<\/a> Nearby location: 700 Providence Highway, Dedham 781-461-6768<\/p>\n<h4>Staples<\/h4>\n<p>Nearby location: 163 Highland Ave, Needham (781) 449-5766<br \/>\nMany products are free to recycle, including desktops, laptops, monitors, printers, shredders, UPS devices, cell phones, digital cameras, and GPS devices. Peripherals are also accepted, including mice, keyboards, modems, routers, and more. (Limit 7 items per customer per day. All brands of items are accepted regardless of where purchased.) <a href=\"http:\/\/www.staples.com\/sbd\/cre\/marketing\/easy-on-the-planet\/recycling-and-eco-services.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> See detailed list.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"rc_return\" href=\"http:\/\/www.greenneedham.org\/blog\/recyclopedia\">Back to Index<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"containers\" name=\"containers\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Containers &#8211; Plastic, Glass and Metal (11\/2022)<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4><a href=\"http:\/\/www.needhamma.gov\/index.aspx?NID=262\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">RTS Needham<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>Needham residents with an RTS sticker may place glass, plastic (see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.needhamma.gov\/3104\/What-We-Take\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">guidelines<\/a>), and metal containers in the main drop off area. Leave caps on plastic bottles. No black plastic.\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/ma-needham2.civicplus.com\/index.aspx?NID=3104\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">See details about preparation<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"rc_return\" href=\"http:\/\/www.greenneedham.org\/blog\/recyclopedia\">Back to Index<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"crayons\" name=\"crayons\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Crayons (2\/2026)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"x-text x-content e11225-e19 m8nt-19 m8nt-1a m8nt-1b m8nt-1d m8nt-1e m8nt-1f m8nt-1g\">\n<p>You can drop off your unwanted crayons at any Staples store. As part of the Staples Writing Tools Recycling Program, Staples will ship them to <a href=\"https:\/\/thecrayoninitiative.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Crayon Initiative<\/a>, which recycles the crayons and gives them to children who are hospitalized. Staples also collects colored pencils, markers, highlighters, and other school supplies. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.staples.com\/stores\/recycling\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">See the full list <\/a>of items that can be taken to Staples.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a class=\"rc_return\" href=\"http:\/\/www.greenneedham.org\/blog\/recyclopedia\">Back to Index<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cardboard (11\/2022) RTS Needham Needham residents with an RTS sticker may take clean cardboard to the Main Drop-Off Area (Packaging tape is ok, but no waxed cardboard &#8211; mostly used for commercial packing of produce. 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