Reuse & Shred Day on September 19, 2026, 8:30 to 11:00 a.m.

Join us for Reuse & Shred Day on September 19, 2026, 8:30 to 11:00 a.m. at Keith Middle School and New Bedford High School. Participants can securely shred confidential papers, swap toys and books, donate reusable household goods and clothing, turn in a dehumidifier for a rebate, and receive bicycle repairs or donate bicycles for reuse. The event is free and open to all, regardless of residency.

Paper Shredding Day, Keith Middle School, New Location!

Paper shredding will take place at Keith Middle School, 225 Hathaway Boulevard, from

8:30 to 11:00 a.m. (earlier than in previous years), or until the shred truck fills up. Residents are encouraged to arrive by 10:45 a.m., as the Shred‑it® truck will depart promptly at 11:00 a.m. Paper shredding is sponsored by NBCU.

“Identity theft is a growing concern. Everyone must be vigilant in protecting personal information. Shredding your documents is an excellent way to protect yourself and your family, NBCU is proud to sponsor these community shredding days.” said Berta Varao, President & CEO at NBCU.

Individuals may bring up to two boxes of paper. The two-box limit helps ensure the shredding event can accommodate more participants. 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.

Event staff will remove boxes from vehicles, empty the paper into collection carts, and return the boxes to participants. To help keep the line moving, participants cannot watch document destruction. Shred-it follows rigorous security standards certified by the National Association for Information Destruction.

Paper shredding will take place at the Keith Middle School parking lot, a new event location. Participants should enter north of the school and follow the traffic route to the shred truck. This map shows the event entrance: https://maps.app.goo.gl/fas4j2hNPW6nSruC9.

Toy and Children’s Book Swap, Keith Middle School Community Room

The event will also feature a Toy and Children's Book Swap in the Keith Middle School Community Room. Accepted items include gently used children's and young adult books, puzzles, games, dolls, action figures, building sets, stuffed animals, sporting equipment, musical instruments, and other toys in good condition.

Everyone is welcome to donate items on the day of the event at Keith Middle School. Advance donation options are available only to New Bedford and Dartmouth residents between September 9 and September 17:

·New Bedford residents may bring items to the Recycling Center, 1103 Shawmut Ave. (proof of residency required). Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

·Dartmouth and New Bedford residents may contact the Refuse District to request a pickup. Free pickups will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis until the collection truck is full. Call (508) 979-1493, email Marissa@gnbrrmdistrict.org, or text (774) 503-0254.

On September 19, residents may browse and take toys and books at the Keith Middle School Community Room from 8:30 to 11:00 a.m. The swap is free and open to everyone, and no donation is required to participate.

Drop Off Reusable Household Goods and Clothing, New Bedford High School

CMRK will collect gently used household goods, clothing, and other reusable items. Accepted items must be gently used and in good working condition. Wet, moldy, damaged, or otherwise unusable items will not be accepted.

Accepted items include:

• Kitchen and household goods: cooking and baking tools, pots, pans, flatware, dishes, drinkware, and coffee makers.
• Clothing and textiles: clothing for all ages, bedding and linens, purses, jewelry, accessories, sneakers and shoes (no single shoes), and decorative pillows.
• Other reusable items: 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), hardcover and paperback books including textbooks, and fine art prints.

Turn In Your Old Dehumidifier for a Rebate from Mass Save, New Bedford High School

Mass Save will offer a $30 rebate for an inefficient, working dehumidifier. Submit your rebate application online to reduce wait times. For program details and eligibility requirements, visit MassSave.com/DehumidifierTurnIn.

Bicycle Repair and Bicycle Donation, New Bedford High School

Donate a bicycle to Youth Opportunities Unlimited. Bikes in any condition are welcome. Repairable bicycles will be refurbished and distributed to local youth. The District, in participation with ACE Junk Removal, will provide free recycling of any bikes that cannot be repaired.

A volunteer bicycle mechanic from On the Spot Bike will offer basic repairs on a first-come, first-served basis, including flat tire repairs and tube patching, new inner tube installation, brake and gear adjustments, chain lubrication and replacement, brake pad replacement, minor wheel truing and straightening adjustments and other minor services. Service is limited by available time.

Drop off reusable household goods, clothing, dehumidifiers, and bicycles for donation, and take advantage of free bicycle repair services at New Bedford High School, 230 Hathaway Blvd. Visitors should enter from Hathaway Blvd. via the bus access road located just north of the high school and south of the solar panels and Hetland Arena parking lot. A map of the event entrance is available here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/AXXcMp1qXvckYBLv8.

For more information, please visit gnbrrmdistrict.org/paper-shredding/, call the Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District at (508) 979-1493, email Marissa@gnbrrmdistrict.org or text at (774) 503-0254.