Operation Clean Sweep targets New Bedford Clasky Common Neighborhood for cleanup; announce giveaways

WHEN: Saturday, August 21st
9:00 am – 11:30 am

Volunteers will clean up the neighborhood around Purchase Street and Clasky Common. Meet at the ServPro parking lot, 1476 Purchase St., New Bedford.

• Free t-shirts to all volunteers
• Gloves and tools provided
• Wear closed-toe shoes
• If unvaccinated, wear a mask
• Review the safety notes

SIGN UP NOW!

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Waste Reduction Giveaways

Have you considered reducing waste in your home with a shampoo bar or a Stasher reusable sandwich bag? Here’s your chance to win such an item in a series of monthly giveaways from the Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District.

The following is a summary of the schedule for the monthly giveaways:

• August 1st: Low waste laundry kit
• September 1st: Reusable metal water bottle
• October 1st: Reusable sandwich and snack bag
• November 1st: Low waste cleaning kit
• December 1st: Shampoo and conditioner bar set
• January 1st: Reusable bag
• February 1st: Reusable notebook
• March 1st: Set of reusable cotton produce bags

On the first day of each month, the link to an online entry form will be posted on the following:

• gnbrrmdistrict.org
• Two Facebook pages – New Bedford Recycling and Dartmouth Recycling
• Instagram @newbedfordrecycling
• Twitter @NBRecycling

To enter one of the giveaways, residents will need to complete the entry form by the 8th of that month.

For more details, including eligibility, please visit gnbrrmdistrict.org. If you have more questions, contact the Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District by email at Marissa@gnbrrmdistrict.org or by phone at (508) 979-1493.