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SUMMARY:Marsh Island Fairhaven Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:Operation Clean Sweep will hold an Armed Forces Day cleanup on May 16 at Marsh Island in Fairhaven. Volunteers will meet at the bottom of Taber Street from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. \nArmed Forces Day honors active duty service members from all branches of the U.S. military. Observed each May\, the day recognizes their service\, dedication\, and contributions to the country. \nPre-registration is encouraged to help organizers plan volunteer support. Registration is available online or by calling 508-989-9049. Volunteers may also sign up at the Operation Clean Sweep headquarters table on cleanup day. Bags and tools will be provided. Participants are encouraged to bring reusable water bottles. \nOperation Clean Sweep organizes community cleanups across New Bedford from April through September with support from volunteers\, city services\, and local businesses. The effort aims to help create a cleaner and safer city for future generations.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/marsh-island-fairhaven-cleanup/
LOCATION:Marsh Island
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Environment,volunteering
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SUMMARY:City of New Bedford opens Swap Shop at recycling center
DESCRIPTION:NEW BEDFORD — The city of New Bedford is pleased to announce the opening of the Swap Shop\,  a new initiative at the New Bedford Recycling Center that allows residents to drop off and pick up reusable items\, for free. \nThe Swap Shop\, located at 1103 Shawmut Ave.\, is  accepting donations of gently used items\, specifically: books\, tableware (such as dishes and silverware)\, cookware\, and bakeware (like pots\, pans\, and baking sheets). Electronic items and household appliances\, including toasters\, microwaves\, and other plug-in devices\, are not accepted at this time. \nHow it works: \n• All items are free to take.\n• Donations are limited to three items per day and must be approved by a Recycling Center attendant before being dropped off.\n• Items must be clean\, functional\, and in a condition you’d be proud to give—or pleased to receive.\n• The city reserves the right to refuse any item for any reason\, regardless of condition or category. All donations are subject to inspection.\n• Who can participate: The Swap Shop is open to New Bedford residents\, and proof of residency is required. \nSwap Shop hours are year-round (same as Recycling Center): • Monday\, Wednesday\, and Friday: 12 – 5 p.m. • Saturday: 7:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. \nFor more details and information about programs at the Recycling Center\, visit the City’s website at NewBedfordRecycling.org\, or contact Facilities and Fleet Management at (508) 979-1520 or trashandrecycling@newbedford-ma.gov.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/city-of-new-bedford-opens-swap-shop-at-recycling-center/2026-05-18/
LOCATION:New Bedford Recycling Center\, 1103 Shawmut Ave.\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02746\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Environment
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ORGANIZER;CN="New Bedford Solid Waste and Recycling":MAILTO:trashandrecycling@newbedford-ma.gov
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SUMMARY:New Bedford Harbor Superfund Site — Annual Update Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will hold a virtual annual update meeting on the New Bedford Harbor Superfund Site on May 20 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. \nThe meeting will cover the Sawyer Street facility\, next steps in the harbor cleanup\, fish consumption outreach\, and monitoring and maintenance of remediated salt marshes and sediment caps. \nThe event will take place on Zoom. Information about the cleanup and registration is available at EPA New Bedford Harbor Cleanup Information. \nMeeting link: https://usepa.zoomgov.com/j/1611310063 \nThe link to the meeting is also available on the New Bedford Harbor website.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/new-bedford-harbor-superfund-site-annual-update-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Environment,Virtual
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