FYI
Robert K McCarthy
Councillor Ward One
On Saturday, March 19, 2016, SalemRecycles will host their ever-popular free book swap from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Salem Senior Center at 5 Broad Street. In addition to finding new books and media treasures, as well as recycling items for others to enjoy, participants will be able to ask questions about recycling, and reuse.
New this spring, the swap will also include an information table on the curbside pickup composting program and the transition from the free pilot program to a program with a nominal monthly fee. Resident home composting questions are also welcome.
“We are excited to again host the semi-annual free book swap,” said SalemRecycles chair Beth Melillo. “We also recognize that many people are now enthusiastic composters and have questions about the curbside program and composting in general. The books swap is the perfect community event to provide composting information.”
SalemRecycles Book Swap Specifics:
When: Saturday March 19, 2016- 10am until 1pm
**Please no book dealers or more than two bags per swapper before noon.**
Where: Salem Senior Center, 5 Broad Street
Why: To promote re-use and recycling of books, greeting cards, and other commercial media items (CDs, DVDs and videos).
Drop-Off: Friday, March 18, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. or Saturday March 19, 9: 45 a.m. – noon; Salem Senior Center at 5 Broad Street. Volunteers will be available to help.
Bring your excess books, greeting cards, and commercial CDs, DVDs and videos. Items will be loosely categorized to help you in your hunt for free entertainment. All ‘unswapped’ items will be reused or recycled.
SalemRecycles is the City’s volunteer recycling committee which works to increase recycling and encourage positive recycling practices through educational outreach and special events. Through the last eleven Book Swaps, SalemRecycles has hosted over 5,000 participants, recycled an estimated 64,000 books, and avoided over 32 tons of incineration. For more information about SalemRecycles or the Book Swap, please call (978)-619-5679 or visit www.salem.com/recycling or GreenSalem.com. Like SalemRecycles on Facebook.
New this spring, the swap will also include an information table on the curbside pickup composting program and the transition from the free pilot program to a program with a nominal monthly fee. Resident home composting questions are also welcome.
“We are excited to again host the semi-annual free book swap,” said SalemRecycles chair Beth Melillo. “We also recognize that many people are now enthusiastic composters and have questions about the curbside program and composting in general. The books swap is the perfect community event to provide composting information.”
SalemRecycles Book Swap Specifics:
When: Saturday March 19, 2016- 10am until 1pm
**Please no book dealers or more than two bags per swapper before noon.**
Where: Salem Senior Center, 5 Broad Street
Why: To promote re-use and recycling of books, greeting cards, and other commercial media items (CDs, DVDs and videos).
Drop-Off: Friday, March 18, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. or Saturday March 19, 9: 45 a.m. – noon; Salem Senior Center at 5 Broad Street. Volunteers will be available to help.
Bring your excess books, greeting cards, and commercial CDs, DVDs and videos. Items will be loosely categorized to help you in your hunt for free entertainment. All ‘unswapped’ items will be reused or recycled.
SalemRecycles is the City’s volunteer recycling committee which works to increase recycling and encourage positive recycling practices through educational outreach and special events. Through the last eleven Book Swaps, SalemRecycles has hosted over 5,000 participants, recycled an estimated 64,000 books, and avoided over 32 tons of incineration. For more information about SalemRecycles or the Book Swap, please call (978)-619-5679 or visit www.salem.com/recycling or GreenSalem.com. Like SalemRecycles on Facebook.
For details, including posted materials click here: http://www.salem.com/node/36076
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