Friends of Norwell Recycling

05/27/2026

Free Boat Shrink Wrap Recycling Program - Now available in surrounding towns.
Updating this post with a reminder about the free Boat Shrink Wrap Recycling program which is now available for Cohasset Residents, as well as residents of the surrounding towns of Hull, Hingham, Norwell, and Scituate. This pilot program offers area residents a free and convenient way to recycle boat shrink wrap this spring — keeping plastic out of our landfills and South Shore waters. Area students will come to your location to pick it up for you! Learn more at www.cohassetrecycles.com

Email [email protected] to arrange a convenient pick-up date and time.

05/27/2026

05/11/2026

We won't leaf you hanging: Flower pots and trays (aka flats) do NOT go in the recycling. Some garden centers may take them back, but you'll need to ask before you donate. Splitting plants? 🌱 Be sure to disinfect all pots and trays you give away to make sure you don't pass along any invasives (like jumping worms and black swallow wort).

Take the guesswork out of recycling: Check RecycleSmartMA.org to see what goes in (and stays out of) your bin.

📸 Keep Massachusetts Beautiful

05/06/2026

PLEASE- all items that go in the bins must be bagged and they must fit. This dog bed is now blocking any others from dropping off!

04/30/2026

It's time for our annual Plant Swap! This fun drop-in event happens:

NPL Plant Swap
Saturday, May 16th, 1:00—3:00 PM

Meet us in the staff parking area we will have tables set up for the swap.

Participants are invited to leave a plant and take a plant.
Meet us in the staff parking area, we will have tables set up for the swap.

https://norwellpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/npl-plant-swap-2/

04/30/2026

There are 3 collection bins outside the Recycling Center!

Spring cleaning your closet? 👕 Your nearest textile collection box wants your clothing, shoes, and accessories! Textiles do NOT go in your recycling bin, but you can give them another life. Donate them to a secondhand store or drop them off at a collection box.

Not sure where to go? Search our Beyond the Bin tool to find options near you:
https://bit.ly/3QgCX3B

04/30/2026

Your annual tax season reminder that shredded paper is "dreaded paper" at material recovery facilities. 😬 The tiny pieces float around and can't be captured for recycling. And no, please don't bag it up and put it in your recycling, either! Trash or compost it.

Shredding events are the best way to recycle your documents. Check locally for events!

04/22/2026

Curbside food scrap pickup made easy. Weekly or bi-weekly service with compostable liners. Join thousands building a greener New England.

04/22/2026

There are litter-ally so many opportunities to help clean up our communities this Earth Week and beyond! Check Keep Massachusetts Beautiful's events calendar for community cleanups near you this spring, or gather some friends and family to create your own.

https://keepmassbeautiful.org/news-events/events-calendar.html

📸 Keep Massachusetts Beautiful

04/08/2026

Register at https://ssrcoop.wufoo.com/forms/ssrc-spring-2026-hhw-registration-form/ for propane tank, fire extinguisher and tire recycling events. Details below