FREE Paper Shredding at GreenFest

On Saturday, May 2, residents of Peabody and surrounding communities will be able to have their environmental, recycling, sustainable technology, gardening and energy-saving questions answered for FREE at Peabody’s GreenFest.

Free paper shredding will be offered. There is a two-box limit per car. There is an additional fee for extra boxes. Destruction of papers will be done on a secure, on-site location.

To learn more about the Brown School recycling programs please click ​here​!From 9 am to 1 pm at the Captain Samuel Brown School, 150 Lynn Street, Peabody; GreenFest will highlight the green and sustainable technology that will be implemented on the planned new LEED Silver certified Higgins Middle School.This year’s theme for GreenFest is “STEM Education for a Sustainable Future.”

Also, GreenPeabody is offering a scholarship to the class of 2015. All students who arePeabody residents are eligible to be awarded a scholarship that will assist them in theiracademic career. The scholarship will be given to those who have been active in communityand academic activities that are focused in green initiatives. ​The winner of the GreenPeabody 2015 scholarship will be announced at GreenFest!