Paper Shredding Days

Paper Shredding

All are welcome; no residency requirement.

Paper shredding will take place at New Bedford High School, 230 Hathaway Blvd. on the bus path that is just north of the 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.

NBCU is generously covering the paper shredding cost at this event. Individuals may bring up to two boxes of paper. Each box should weigh no more than 30 pounds. The TWO BOX LIMIT per person will help the event serve as many people as possible.

Examples of papers you may want to shred include bank statements, medical forms, or retired tax forms. Paper clips and staples do not need to be removed, but please remove paper from folders and binders. Intact paper only; already shredded paper is not accepted.

Participants will take their boxes with them as they leave the event.

Paper Shredding Days are sponsored by NBCU and held in partnership with the Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District, City of New Bedford, Town of Dartmouth, and Shred-it.

Drop Off Reusable Furniture, Household Goods, & Clothing

KITCHEN/HOUSEHOLD

• Hand & power tools
• Cooking & baking tools including pots and pans
• Flatware/silverware
• Table & floor lamps
• Drinkware/barware
• Dinnerware
• Coffee makers
• Food processors
• Rice cooker/pressure cookers
• Microwaves
• Vacuum cleaners
• Refrigerators
• Electric washer/dryers
• Toaster/toaster ovens

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 – all sizes and seasons
• Bedding & linens
• Purses
• Jewelry & accessories
• Athletic sneakers and shoes (no single shoes, moldy shoes, or ripped shoes)

• Mirrors
• Paintings
• 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

All are welcome; no residency requirement.

Drop off dehumidifiers at Keith Middle School, 225 Hathaway Blvd. This map shows the event entrance.

$30 rebate offered by Mass Save for an inefficient, working dehumidifier. For details, visit MassSave.com/DehumidifierTurnIn.

Clothing Repair

New Bedford and Dartmouth residents only.

Clothing repair will take place at the Community Room at Keith Middle School, 225 Hathaway Blvd. This map shows the event entrance. Park near the building.

Extend the life of your clothing! Get items mended by professionals at no charge to you!

The event is by appointment only. No walk-ins. Click here to sign up for clothing repair.

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.

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 Drop-Off

The event is by appointment only. No walk-ins. Click here to sign up for bicycle repair.

The following repairs can be made at the event:

• 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

More Information

Questions? Call (508) 979-1493, email marissa@gnbrrmdistrict.org, or text (774) 503-0254.

Reuse, Repair, & Shred Day is sponsored by the Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District in partnership with several City departments including Community Services, Fresh Start Program, Emergency Management, and Facilities and Fleet Management; New Bedford Public Schools; CMRK; Bushwood Tailors Opportunity Shop; Y.O.U.; Shred-It; NBCU; MassSave; and Town of Dartmouth.