Lexington Zero Waste Collaborative

05/30/2026

Share the facts about the vote on June 16.

05/22/2026

What if we could wipe out nearly a third of Lexington’s household trash overnight? 🌍✨

According to MassDEP, switching to a volume-based waste structure isn't just a minor policy tweak—it is the single most effective way to reduce municipal solid waste.

When communities make this shift, the ecological ripple effect is massive. On average, municipalities see a 32% reduction in trash tonnage.

Where does all that "waste" go? It gets diverted into sustainable systems:
🌱 Food Waste Composting: Keeps heavy organics out of waste stream so they can be turned into nutrient-rich soil.
♻️ Enhanced Recycling: Encourages mindful sorting so valuable materials like clean paper, cardboard, and plastics actually get recycled.
🧸 Donation & Reuse: Motivates us to pause before tossing items that local people or charities could easily reuse.
🤔Conscious consumerism: Makes us think about whether we’re bringing home unnecessary goods such as single-use items and products with excess packaging.

LexZeroWaste supports a YES vote in the Special Election on June 16.

05/07/2026

Looking for a fun way to repurpose clothing and fabric or simply make worn clothes feel new and exciting again? Drop in to the monthly Mending Group and share ideas, techniques and projects in progress with other community members trying to “Mend it, not End it."

Cary Memorial Library Tuesday May 12 6:30—8:30 PM (and every first Tuesday)

Register: https://carylibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/drop-in-mending/

05/04/2026

Can you be a compost champion at Discovery Day?

Volunteer to be a compost champion at this year's Discovery Day! 🌱

The Town is seeking community volunteers to support composting at Discovery Day 2026, which is taking place on Saturday, May 23, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM!

There will be four compost bins set up throughout the Town center. To make sure participants don't throw trash into the compost bins, volunteers will stand by the compost bins to ensure proper sorting. No prior knowledge is required.

Sign up online to be a Discovery Day Compost Champion: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScE2B4R0llv_uGKLv_rRZ2FMExlNsyf9laV5yJ4agj_6RZebg/viewform

Note: Volunteer time can count for community service hours for high school students.

05/04/2026

Join MassRecycle to tour Conigliaro Industries in Framingham on May 21. Tour attendees will experience a behind-the-scenes look at how Conigliaro Industries processes a wide range of hard-to-recycle materials, including foam, film and rigid plastics, PPE, and glass. They will see large-scale recycling equipment such as shredders, grinders, and balers in action and gain insight into how materials are sorted and transformed. The tour also highlights how recycled feedstock is turned into new products, demonstrating the full lifecycle of materials in a "total recycling" system.

Tours are free to members and $25 for non-members. Not a member? Join when you register and enjoy all the benefits of membership.

Register today! https://massrecycle.org/events/calendar/ =232&cid=1565&wid=801

Bookmark our tours webpage to learn about future tours. https://massrecycle.org/tours/

05/02/2026

New fishing line recycling containers have been installed at the Old Reservoir! 3 containers are conveniently dispersed along the beachfront. Please make sure you dispose of your old line properly to help protect the local wildlife. Thank you!

04/30/2026

Update: Skip the Stuff PASSED!

LexZeroWaste Board President Laura Swain is presenting Article 34 "Skip the Stuff" at Annual Town Meeting right now! 💚💚

04/29/2026

MassDEP is hosting the first-ever Bulky Item Reuse Work Group Webinar on May 7 at 10AM! This group will focus on reuse of furniture, fixtures, and equipment from both commercial and residential sources. Join us to learn, share, and connect! https://ow.ly/JEqA50YR5Tp