If you've noticed the new white bins at all the schools around town and are curious about what they are about, wonder no more. They are for textile recycling as a fundraiser for the schools. This is a great way to give a second life to textiles that can no longer be used--as long as they aren't wet, mildewed or hazardous--such as badly ripped jeans, old sheets or worn out shoes that would otherwise go in the trash. The bins are super easy to use. Just drop your stuff in like you are mailing a letter! Here is the link describing the program and what items are accepted:
http://www.baystatetextiles.com/
Also here is a good article describing the program and what the textiles are used for:
http://www.baystatetextiles.com/money-in-old-clothes.htm
Don't forget there are also green and yellow Abitibi bins at the schools to collect paper recycling items. Here's the link to what they accept:
http://paperretriever.com/default/WGITB/WGITB.pdf
These are great recycling programs to support the Wakefield Public Schools.
By Sherri Carlson
