Friends of Norwell Recycling

10/23/2026

Donating items that are in season gives them the best shot at a second life! Now is the time to donate costumes, seasonal stuff, and cool-weather clothes that don't fit anymore (or just aren't your style). Find a place to donate: https://recyclesmartma.org/beyond-the-bin-search/

10/23/2026

09/24/2026

FYI!

Oct 17 from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day – Hanover/Rockland

SSRC Fall 2026 HHW Registration Form https://share.google/vr7pPAS2zHclMktXf

07/18/2026

FYI!

07/16/2026

The U.S. turns 250 tomorrow, but did you know that this year is ALSO the 50th anniversary of the first-ever residential recycling truck... which premiered right here in MA? ♻️ Time for a quick history lesson!

According to : MA received the first-ever EPA recycling grants in 1976. The state used the money for weekly multi-material curbside collection programs in two cities, and rolled out the nation's first residential recycling truck.

Apparently big things happen on '76 years... and in MA. 😎 Learn more: https://www.nerc.org/a-brief-history-of-recycling

Thanks to archives for the throwback image! Check out their video here: https://www.facebook.com/GBHArchives/videos/212345448323527/?rdid=MkJwmyt5tu3ON0Yx

Northeast Recycling Council, Inc. GBH

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/