Community Corner
Zero Waste Melrose announces winter-spring 2026 events
Local organization offers a regular schedule of events to reduce waste
Zero Waste Melrose will offer up to 9 events from February through June, 2026 to help residents cut back on waste.
The schedule includes 3 swap events. Zero Waste Melrose's popular swaps are free community reuse events that facilitate exchanging items in good condition rather than buying new items. The next two swap events focus on a specific theme: The Galentine's Swap for Women's Jewelry & Accessories on February 10 followed by the Arts & Crafts Supplies Swap on March 14. The group also plans to offer the "big" Swap Day event again in June once a final date is determined.
On May 2, Zero Waste Melrose will once again be at the Recycling and Sustainability Day organized by Rep. Kate Lipper-Garabedian and the City of Melrose. At this popular event, ZWM will run the polystyrene recycling station as well as accept Terracycle items for recycling. Stay tuned for details.
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Lastly, ZWM volunteers will be at the Melrose Farmers' Market on February 8, March 8, and April 12 to answer questions about zero-waste living and recycling as well as accept Terracycle program items. Visit https://www.zerowastemelrose.o... for the most up-to-date list of accepted items.
Full schedule:
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- Feb. 8: Terracycle Collection, Melrose Farmers' Market
- Feb. 10: Galentine's Swap for Jewelry & Accessories
- Mar. 8: Terracycle Collection, Melrose Farmers' Market
- Mar. 14: Arts & Crafts Supplies Swap
- Apr. 12: Terracycle Collection, Melrose Farmers' Market
- May 2: Recycling & Sustainability Day
- TBD: Repair Cafe (with Lend and Mend)
- TBD: City Wide Yard Sale (with Lend and Mend)
- TBD: Spring Swap Day
For event details and updates, visit www.zerowastemelrose.org and follow Zero Waste Melrose on Facebook and Instagram.
