Library of Things Now Available at Dartmouth Public Library

Patrons Can Borrow Games, Toys, Musical Instruments, and More at No Cost DARTMOUTH, Mass. (June 30, 2025) – The Dartmouth Public Library’s new Library of Things collection includes fun and […]
Lending Library at New Bedford Libraries Expands to Include More Items Patrons Can Borrow at No Cost

This month the New Bedford Free Public Library’s Funbrary collection has expanded to include many more items such as a digital food scale, Bluetooth speaker, Dungeons and Dragons starter kits, […]
Paper Shredding Day Taking Place May 31 in Dartmouth

Paper Shredding Day is an opportunity to have your unwanted confidential papers shredded, and diverted from the trash, at no charge to you! The spring Paper Shredding Day is on […]
Greater New Bedford Refuse District Announces FoodCycler In-Home Food Scraps Diversion Pilot Program

Banana peels, eggshells, citrus peels, and other food scraps don’t have to go in your trash. The Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District is proud to announce an exciting […]
Drop-off Day on May 3 for Household Hazardous Waste For New Bedford, Dartmouth, and Freetown Residents

Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Day is an opportunity to properly dispose of household hazardous waste, at no cost to you! The spring Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Day is on Saturday, […]
Celebrate Food Waste Prevention Week with the Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District

We’re giving away 8 sets of Pyrex containers to help residents of New Bedford and Dartmouth store and easily use leftover food! NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (March 31, 2025) – The […]
2025 Compost Bin Days for New Bedford & Dartmouth Residents

NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (March 17, 2025) Backyard compost bins are available at a reduced cost for New Bedford and Dartmouth residents looking to divert food waste from the trash! A […]
Black Earth Expands Service Area for Curbside Food Scrap Collection Program for Dartmouth Residents

February 4, 2025 Dartmouth, Massachusetts – Black Earth Compost has expanded the service area for the Curbside Food Scrap Collection Program. More Dartmouth residents can now sign up for the […]
Holiday Recycling Tips for New Bedford Residents

December 16, 2024 New Bedford – During the holiday season, more waste is produced than usual. Some holiday traditions create waste, but by reusing, recycling, composting, and choosing experiences over […]
New Curbside Food Scrap Collection Program for Dartmouth Residents

October 23, 2024 Dartmouth, Massachusetts – The Town of Dartmouth and the Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District are partnering with Black Earth Compost to facilitate a new curbside […]