Join us for Reuse, Repair, & Shred Day on September 6 from 9:00 am to noon at New Bedford High School and Keith Middle School. This new event offers residents an opportunity to shred confidential papers; repair clothing and bicycles; drop off reusable furniture, household goods, and clothing; and turn in an inefficient, working dehumidifier for a rebate from Mass Save.
Paper Shredding Day at New Bedford High School
Paper shredding will take place at New Bedford High School, 230 Hathaway Boulevard, from 9:00 a.m. to noon, or until the shred truck fills up. All are welcome; there is no residency requirement. Individuals may bring up to two boxes of paper.
The shred truck can only take a certain amount of paper, so the limit of two boxes allows Paper Shredding Day to serve more people. The event will end when the shred truck is full; it is possible, although unlikely, it may be before noon. Each box should weigh no more than 30 to 40 pounds to ensure they are not too heavy for event staff to lift. Paper clips and staples do not need to be removed, but please remove paper from folders and binders.
When each participant reaches the shred truck, staff will remove boxes from your vehicle, empty them into a recycle bin and return boxes to participants. The recycle bin is emptied into the Shred-it truck. Shred-it is certified by the National Association for Information Destruction and adheres to their stringent security practices and procedures. To keep the line moving, participants cannot watch the destruction of their paper.
Paper shredding will take place on the bus path that is just north of New Bedford High School, and south of the solar panels and Hetland Arena parking lot. Enter from Hathaway Blvd. and exit on Liberty St. This map shows the event entrance – https://maps.app.goo.gl/SodCiRaWSNTsG2KD6.
Paper shredding is sponsored by NBCU.
Drop Off Reusable Furniture, Household Goods, & Clothing at Keith Middle School
- Reusable furniture and household goods listed below will be accepted by the City of New Bedford’s Fresh Start Program and CMRK.
- All are welcome; there is no residency requirement
- Event will take place at Keith Middle School, 225 Hathaway Blvd. This map shows the event entrance – https://maps.app.goo.gl/fas4j2hNPW6nSruC9.
- All items must be gently used and in good working condition. No stains, no pet fur, no odors, no rips, no wet or moldy items. Items that don’t meet these requirements will not be accepted.
- KITCHEN/HOUSEHOLD: Hand & power tools, Cooking & baking tools including pots and pans, Flatware/silverware, Table & floor lamps, Drinkware/barware, Dinnerware, Coffee maker, Food processor, Rice cooker/pressure cooker, Microwave, Vacuum cleaner, Refrigerator, Electric washer/dryer, Toaster/toaster oven
- FURNITURE: Armoire/wardrobe, Bed frame, Bookcase, Cabinet, Chair, Recliner, Coffee table, Dining room/kitchen table, Dresser, End & side table, Nightstand, Mattress & box spring, Hospital bed, Desk, TV stand, Loveseat, Small sofa
- CLOTHING/TEXTILES: Clothing – all sizes and seasons, Bedding & linens, Purses, Jewelry & accessories, Athletic sneakers and shoes (no single shoes, moldy shoes, or ripped shoes)
- MISCELLANEOUS: Mirror, Painting, Coins, Sports memorabilia, Musical instruments including accordions & keyboards (no organs or pianos), Knick knacks, DVDs (in its case, up to 3 boxes with covers), Textbooks/books, Small toys, Fine art prints, Adult diapers
Turn In Your Old Dehumidifier for a Rebate from Mass Save at Keith Middle School
- $30 rebate offered by Mass Save for an inefficient, working dehumidifier. For details, visit MassSave.com/DehumidifierTurnIn.
- All are welcome; there is no residency requirement.
- Drop off dehumidifiers at Keith Middle School, 225 Hathaway Blvd. This map shows the event entrance – https://maps.app.goo.gl/fas4j2hNPW6nSruC9
Clothing Repair at Keith Middle School
- Extend the life of your clothing! Get items mended by professionals at no charge to you!
- New Bedford & Dartmouth residents only
- Event will take place at the Keith Middle School Community Room. Park near the building.
- By appointment only. No walk-ins. To select a time slot, visit www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4CAFA622A0FBC52-57857133-clothing#/.
- Up to 2 items can be mended per household. Possible repairs include replacing buttons, mending holes, and reversing shirt collars (for worn or stained collars). Zipper repairs offered on a case-by-case basis. No zipper replacements.
- Mending by Bushwood Tailors Opportunity Shop and other local menders. Event is sponsored by the Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District.
Bicycle Repair and Bicycle Donation at Keith Middle School
- Donate your bike to Youth Opportunities Unlimited. Bikes are accepted in any condition and will be fixed and distributed to youth in our community.
- Have a bike that needs repair? Sign up to have Y.O.U. bike mechanics make the repairs!
- All are welcome; there is no residency requirement.
- Event will take place in the Keith Middle School parking lot, near the Community Room, 225 Hathaway Blvd, New Bedford. This map shows the location for bicycle repair and donation – https://maps.app.goo.gl/3KQwGqGS6CzwG9nk7.
- Bicycle repair is by appointment only. No walk-ins. To select a time slot, visit www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4CAFA622A0FBC52-57888575-bicycle#/.
- Available repairs:
- Flat tires fixed, tube patched – free, new tube, $6 to 12, depending on type
- Chains lubed – free, replaced $15
- Brakes adjusted – free, new pads $15 per wheel
- Shifting adjusted – free
- Wheels trued, minor straightening adjustments with wheel on bike – free
For more information, please visit gnbrrmdistrict.org, call the Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District at (508) 979-1493, email Marissa@gnbrrmdistrict.org or text at (774) 503-0254.