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School Supplies<\/strong> (11\/2022)
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Try calling schools in the local Boston area to see if they are in need of any school supplies. Gently used supplies are often accepted.<\/p>\n

Cradles to Crayons Boston<\/a><\/h4>\n

617-779-4700, 281 Newtonville Avenue, Newtonville, MA 02460
\nSupport kids in need with essential items for growth. Accepts new arts and craft supplies, new school supplies and gently used children’s clothing and toys. Check their website for a full list of items<\/a> they accept. You can drop off any donations at their headquarters in Newtonville or find drop-off locations<\/a>, including Babson College. Watch for a yearly fundraiser in Needham, which is often in early spring.<\/p>\n

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<\/a>Sharps\u00a0\u00a0 (11\/2022)
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RTS Needham<\/a><\/h4>\n

Medical “sharps” include hypodermic needles, syringes, and lancets. In Massachusetts it is illegal to dispose of these items in the regular trash. See the RTS website <\/a>for comprehensive information about disposing of Home Medical Waste, both at the RTS and other locations.<\/p>\n

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<\/a>Shoes and Sneakers (11\/2022)
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RTS Needham<\/a><\/h4>\n

Needham residents with an RTS sticker can put footwear<\/strong> — sports shoes, cleats, boots, flip flops, and more– in the Bay State Textile <\/a>trailer at the RTS. They do not have to be wearable, and single shoes are acceptable. Shoes can also be put in the Red Cross donation<\/a> bin at the RTS.<\/p>\n

See more collection bins listed under Clothing\/Textiles<\/a> in this Recyclopedia.<\/p>\n

Cradles to Crayons Boston<\/a><\/h4>\n

617-779-4700, 281 Newtonville Avenue, Newtonville, MA 02460<\/p>\n

They accept new and like new shoes, boots, sneakers, and sandals (infant\/child sizes 5\u201313 and adult sizes 1\u201310).\u00a0 (Please attach matched pairs with rubber bands.) For donating footwear or other items<\/a>, see a map of nearby drop-off locations,<\/a> including Babson College. You can also drop off any donations at 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

DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse<\/a><\/p>\n

280 Providence Highway, Dedham 781 329-6310<\/p>\n

Gently worn shoes can be dropped off at any DSW store. They donate to Soles4Souls<\/a> which helps people in developing countries launch and sustain their own small businesses selling donated shoes and clothing. New shoes can also be donated. Soles4Souls<\/a> works with partner to give new shoes to people in need.<\/p>\n

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<\/a>Smoke Detectors (11\/2022)
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RTS Needham<\/a><\/h4>\n

In Needham, smoke detectors may be placed in the regular trash. They are not accepted at the Household Hazardous Waste Collection<\/a> day. The Mass. Dept. of Energy and Environmental Affairs<\/a> has a drop-down product search that instructs to put smoke detectors in the trash after removing the battery. Alkaline batteries are separately thrown out in the regular trash and rechargeable batteries should not be put in the trash but should be taken to a retail collection location or a municipal recycling center that accepts them.<\/p>\n

Some Smoke Detector manufacturers have mail-in recycling programs.<\/p>\n

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<\/a>Soap\u00a0 (11\/2022)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Generic Ministry<\/a><\/h3>\n

Generic Ministry accepts travel-sized toiletries for homeless people, as well as gently used men\u2019s and women\u2019s casual clothing. \u00a0 See complete list here<\/a>.\u00a0 Check the website<\/a> for drop-off locations, which change periodically.<\/p>\n

CIRCLE OF HOPE<\/a><\/h4>\n

781-449-3700 1329 Highland Ave., Needham, MA 02492<\/p>\n

They collect unopened hygiene essentials, including hand soap, sanitizer, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, body lotion, deodorant, pads, tampons, toothpaste, toothbrushes, plus 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 by appointment only <\/strong>on Monday-Thursday mornings from 10-12. See their donation guidelines<\/a>. Sign up online for an appointment. Schedule Your Drop-Off.<\/a><\/p>\n

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<\/a>Soap Dispensers\/Shampoo Bottles (11\/2022)
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RTS Needham<\/a><\/h4>\n

Needham residents with an RTS sticker may bring empty plastic bottles and jars (milk, water, juice, salad dressing, laundry detergent, shampoo, dish soap, etc.) to the Needham RTS main drop-off area<\/a>. Leave caps on.<\/p>\n

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<\/a>Sponges\u00a0 (11\/2022)
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Cannot be recycled, throw away in trash.<\/p>\n

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<\/a>Sporting Goods (11\/2022)
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Goodwill<\/a><\/h4>\n

(617) 445-1010, 1010 Harrison Ave, Boston MA 02119<\/p>\n

Accepts sporting goods such as golf clubs and tennis rackets (no exercise equipment) .<\/p>\n