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Swap Shop Update
Shoppers 2026 Wish Lists include:
forks, spoons and dish drying racks.
Thanks!
Shoppers 2026 Wish Lists include:
forks, spoons and dish drying racks.
Thanks!
January 11, 2026 at 6:55 PM
Swap Shop Update
Shoppers 2026 Wish Lists include:
forks, spoons and dish drying racks.
Thanks!
Shoppers 2026 Wish Lists include:
forks, spoons and dish drying racks.
Thanks!
Care about sustainability, recycling, reuse, and reducing waste in Eastham? 🌍
Join the Eastham Waste Reduction & Recycling Committee and turn ideas into action—locally.
No experience needed—just passion!
Read more here: eastham-recycles.org/seeking-new-...
Join the Eastham Waste Reduction & Recycling Committee and turn ideas into action—locally.
No experience needed—just passion!
Read more here: eastham-recycles.org/seeking-new-...
December 30, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Care about sustainability, recycling, reuse, and reducing waste in Eastham? 🌍
Join the Eastham Waste Reduction & Recycling Committee and turn ideas into action—locally.
No experience needed—just passion!
Read more here: eastham-recycles.org/seeking-new-...
Join the Eastham Waste Reduction & Recycling Committee and turn ideas into action—locally.
No experience needed—just passion!
Read more here: eastham-recycles.org/seeking-new-...
This month’s Eastham Recycles newsletter shows where your old clothes, linens, and shoes can go—from donations to the Bay State Textiles bin at the Transfer Station. Learn how to reduce textile waste and support reuse. Read it here 👉
eastham-recycles.org/newsletter-d...
eastham-recycles.org/newsletter-d...
December 23, 2025 at 5:31 PM
This month’s Eastham Recycles newsletter shows where your old clothes, linens, and shoes can go—from donations to the Bay State Textiles bin at the Transfer Station. Learn how to reduce textile waste and support reuse. Read it here 👉
eastham-recycles.org/newsletter-d...
eastham-recycles.org/newsletter-d...
Hidden ways the holidays harm the environment and how you can reduce the waste
abcnews.go.com/Technology/h...
The holiday season may sparkle with joy, but it also brings a hidden environmental cost—from a surge in household waste to mountains of wrapping paper, and the carbon footprint of travel.
abcnews.go.com/Technology/h...
The holiday season may sparkle with joy, but it also brings a hidden environmental cost—from a surge in household waste to mountains of wrapping paper, and the carbon footprint of travel.
Hidden ways the holidays harm the environment and how you can reduce the waste
The holidays are here, and it may help to know how all that holiday cheer is affecting the environment and greenhouse gas emissions being released into the atmosphere.
abcnews.go.com
December 13, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Hidden ways the holidays harm the environment and how you can reduce the waste
abcnews.go.com/Technology/h...
The holiday season may sparkle with joy, but it also brings a hidden environmental cost—from a surge in household waste to mountains of wrapping paper, and the carbon footprint of travel.
abcnews.go.com/Technology/h...
The holiday season may sparkle with joy, but it also brings a hidden environmental cost—from a surge in household waste to mountains of wrapping paper, and the carbon footprint of travel.
Eastham Recycling Committee Meeting
December 16, 2025 @ 5-6:pm
Small Meeting Room, Eastham Town Hall
Also on Zoom. See the Agenda for more details.
www.eastham-ma.gov/AgendaCenter...
Discussion items include: Swap Shop, Volunteer Recruitment, New Member Packet, Committee Charge, Future Initiatives
December 16, 2025 @ 5-6:pm
Small Meeting Room, Eastham Town Hall
Also on Zoom. See the Agenda for more details.
www.eastham-ma.gov/AgendaCenter...
Discussion items include: Swap Shop, Volunteer Recruitment, New Member Packet, Committee Charge, Future Initiatives
December 12, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Eastham Recycling Committee Meeting
December 16, 2025 @ 5-6:pm
Small Meeting Room, Eastham Town Hall
Also on Zoom. See the Agenda for more details.
www.eastham-ma.gov/AgendaCenter...
Discussion items include: Swap Shop, Volunteer Recruitment, New Member Packet, Committee Charge, Future Initiatives
December 16, 2025 @ 5-6:pm
Small Meeting Room, Eastham Town Hall
Also on Zoom. See the Agenda for more details.
www.eastham-ma.gov/AgendaCenter...
Discussion items include: Swap Shop, Volunteer Recruitment, New Member Packet, Committee Charge, Future Initiatives
Got something you don’t know how to recycle? Bluedot’s guide on “How to Get Rid of (Almost) Anything” can help! From bras to batteries, they’ve got ideas to keep more stuff out of the trash.
eastham-recycles.org/bluedots-how...
eastham-recycles.org/bluedots-how...
December 4, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Got something you don’t know how to recycle? Bluedot’s guide on “How to Get Rid of (Almost) Anything” can help! From bras to batteries, they’ve got ideas to keep more stuff out of the trash.
eastham-recycles.org/bluedots-how...
eastham-recycles.org/bluedots-how...
Recycle Your Holiday Lights for Free at Transfer Stations Across Cape Cod
Holiday Lights Recycling Drive Runs November Through January
eastham-recycles.org/recycle-your...
Accepted Items:
Rope lights
Garland lights
C7 and C9 bulbs
Mini lights
LED holiday lights
Holiday Lights Recycling Drive Runs November Through January
eastham-recycles.org/recycle-your...
Accepted Items:
Rope lights
Garland lights
C7 and C9 bulbs
Mini lights
LED holiday lights
December 2, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Recycle Your Holiday Lights for Free at Transfer Stations Across Cape Cod
Holiday Lights Recycling Drive Runs November Through January
eastham-recycles.org/recycle-your...
Accepted Items:
Rope lights
Garland lights
C7 and C9 bulbs
Mini lights
LED holiday lights
Holiday Lights Recycling Drive Runs November Through January
eastham-recycles.org/recycle-your...
Accepted Items:
Rope lights
Garland lights
C7 and C9 bulbs
Mini lights
LED holiday lights
Holiday Trash or Treasure?
A Guide to Cleaning Up Cape Cod’s Festive Fallout.
Published on: December 19, 2024
~A note from Extension’s Kari Parcell, Regional Waste Reduction Coordinator
www.capecod.gov/2024/12/19/t...
A Guide to Cleaning Up Cape Cod’s Festive Fallout.
Published on: December 19, 2024
~A note from Extension’s Kari Parcell, Regional Waste Reduction Coordinator
www.capecod.gov/2024/12/19/t...
November 30, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Holiday Trash or Treasure?
A Guide to Cleaning Up Cape Cod’s Festive Fallout.
Published on: December 19, 2024
~A note from Extension’s Kari Parcell, Regional Waste Reduction Coordinator
www.capecod.gov/2024/12/19/t...
A Guide to Cleaning Up Cape Cod’s Festive Fallout.
Published on: December 19, 2024
~A note from Extension’s Kari Parcell, Regional Waste Reduction Coordinator
www.capecod.gov/2024/12/19/t...
This month’s Eastham Recycles newsletter dives into holiday recycling—string lights, wrapping paper, food-scrap composting, and more. Plus: Transfer Station holiday hours and a peek at December’s textile focus. Read it here 👉
eastham-recycles.org/newsletter-n...
eastham-recycles.org/newsletter-n...
November 28, 2025 at 11:27 PM
This month’s Eastham Recycles newsletter dives into holiday recycling—string lights, wrapping paper, food-scrap composting, and more. Plus: Transfer Station holiday hours and a peek at December’s textile focus. Read it here 👉
eastham-recycles.org/newsletter-n...
eastham-recycles.org/newsletter-n...
Eastham Recycling Committee Meeting
November 18, 2025 @ 5:30-6:30pm
Small Meeting Room, Eastham Town Hall
Also on Zoom. See the Agenda for details.
www.eastham-ma.gov/AgendaCenter...
Discussion items include: Swap Shop, Returnables at the Transfer Station, Committee Charge, Future Initiatives
November 18, 2025 @ 5:30-6:30pm
Small Meeting Room, Eastham Town Hall
Also on Zoom. See the Agenda for details.
www.eastham-ma.gov/AgendaCenter...
Discussion items include: Swap Shop, Returnables at the Transfer Station, Committee Charge, Future Initiatives
November 16, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Eastham Recycling Committee Meeting
November 18, 2025 @ 5:30-6:30pm
Small Meeting Room, Eastham Town Hall
Also on Zoom. See the Agenda for details.
www.eastham-ma.gov/AgendaCenter...
Discussion items include: Swap Shop, Returnables at the Transfer Station, Committee Charge, Future Initiatives
November 18, 2025 @ 5:30-6:30pm
Small Meeting Room, Eastham Town Hall
Also on Zoom. See the Agenda for details.
www.eastham-ma.gov/AgendaCenter...
Discussion items include: Swap Shop, Returnables at the Transfer Station, Committee Charge, Future Initiatives
Did you know the R's in the waste hierarchy help conserve our natural resources? When you rethink your consumption habits and take actions to reduce waste, you help conserve raw materials that make new products.
Learn more: recyclesmartma.org/2023/09/refr...
Learn more: recyclesmartma.org/2023/09/refr...
November 16, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Did you know the R's in the waste hierarchy help conserve our natural resources? When you rethink your consumption habits and take actions to reduce waste, you help conserve raw materials that make new products.
Learn more: recyclesmartma.org/2023/09/refr...
Learn more: recyclesmartma.org/2023/09/refr...
October’s Eastham Recycles newsletter spotlights our beloved Swap Shop—the “Eastham Stock Exchange”! Find hours, rules, and fun facts, plus updates on composting and returnables. Read it here 👉 eastham-recycles.org/newsletter-o...
November 5, 2025 at 12:14 PM
October’s Eastham Recycles newsletter spotlights our beloved Swap Shop—the “Eastham Stock Exchange”! Find hours, rules, and fun facts, plus updates on composting and returnables. Read it here 👉 eastham-recycles.org/newsletter-o...
Create a More Resilient Eastham Community Workshop
Oct 29 @ 10-11:30am at Eastham Town Hall
Oct 30 @ 6–7:30pm via Zoom
eastham-recycles.org/oct-29-30-cr...
Help develop our Eastham Climate Action Plan!
Join an upcoming community workshops to learn more and share your ideas for a sustainable future.
Oct 29 @ 10-11:30am at Eastham Town Hall
Oct 30 @ 6–7:30pm via Zoom
eastham-recycles.org/oct-29-30-cr...
Help develop our Eastham Climate Action Plan!
Join an upcoming community workshops to learn more and share your ideas for a sustainable future.
October 21, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Create a More Resilient Eastham Community Workshop
Oct 29 @ 10-11:30am at Eastham Town Hall
Oct 30 @ 6–7:30pm via Zoom
eastham-recycles.org/oct-29-30-cr...
Help develop our Eastham Climate Action Plan!
Join an upcoming community workshops to learn more and share your ideas for a sustainable future.
Oct 29 @ 10-11:30am at Eastham Town Hall
Oct 30 @ 6–7:30pm via Zoom
eastham-recycles.org/oct-29-30-cr...
Help develop our Eastham Climate Action Plan!
Join an upcoming community workshops to learn more and share your ideas for a sustainable future.
Eastham Recycling Committee Meeting
October 21, 2025 @ 5-6pm
Small Meeting Room, Eastham Town Hall
Also on Zoom. See the Agenda for details.
www.eastham-ma.gov/AgendaCenter...
Discussion items include: Swap Shop, Returnables at the Transfer Station, Committee Charge, Future Initiatives
October 21, 2025 @ 5-6pm
Small Meeting Room, Eastham Town Hall
Also on Zoom. See the Agenda for details.
www.eastham-ma.gov/AgendaCenter...
Discussion items include: Swap Shop, Returnables at the Transfer Station, Committee Charge, Future Initiatives
October 16, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Eastham Recycling Committee Meeting
October 21, 2025 @ 5-6pm
Small Meeting Room, Eastham Town Hall
Also on Zoom. See the Agenda for details.
www.eastham-ma.gov/AgendaCenter...
Discussion items include: Swap Shop, Returnables at the Transfer Station, Committee Charge, Future Initiatives
October 21, 2025 @ 5-6pm
Small Meeting Room, Eastham Town Hall
Also on Zoom. See the Agenda for details.
www.eastham-ma.gov/AgendaCenter...
Discussion items include: Swap Shop, Returnables at the Transfer Station, Committee Charge, Future Initiatives
Where Did the Redeemables Go?
If you’ve visited the Eastham Transfer Station recently, you may have noticed that the area for redeemable “Bottle Bill” bottles and cans has been closed. Read why ...
eastham-recycles.org/where-did-th...
www.eastham-ma.gov/CivicAlerts....
If you’ve visited the Eastham Transfer Station recently, you may have noticed that the area for redeemable “Bottle Bill” bottles and cans has been closed. Read why ...
eastham-recycles.org/where-did-th...
www.eastham-ma.gov/CivicAlerts....
October 13, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Where Did the Redeemables Go?
If you’ve visited the Eastham Transfer Station recently, you may have noticed that the area for redeemable “Bottle Bill” bottles and cans has been closed. Read why ...
eastham-recycles.org/where-did-th...
www.eastham-ma.gov/CivicAlerts....
If you’ve visited the Eastham Transfer Station recently, you may have noticed that the area for redeemable “Bottle Bill” bottles and cans has been closed. Read why ...
eastham-recycles.org/where-did-th...
www.eastham-ma.gov/CivicAlerts....
Heads up! Please ... NO plastic bags in Eastham’s food compost bins! Only certified compostable or plain paper bags are allowed — plastic contamination means no pickup by Black Earth and instead goes into the solid waste stream.
eastham-recycles.org/plastic-bags...
eastham-recycles.org/plastic-bags...
October 12, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Heads up! Please ... NO plastic bags in Eastham’s food compost bins! Only certified compostable or plain paper bags are allowed — plastic contamination means no pickup by Black Earth and instead goes into the solid waste stream.
eastham-recycles.org/plastic-bags...
eastham-recycles.org/plastic-bags...
Climate Stories from the Community
Wed Oct 15: 1:30-3:30pm
Wellfleet Preservation Hall, 335 Main St, Wellfleet
Register: www.wellfleetpreservationhall.org
eastham-recycles.org/oct-15-clima...
Hear stories from people in your community about how extreme weather and climate have impacted their lives.
Wed Oct 15: 1:30-3:30pm
Wellfleet Preservation Hall, 335 Main St, Wellfleet
Register: www.wellfleetpreservationhall.org
eastham-recycles.org/oct-15-clima...
Hear stories from people in your community about how extreme weather and climate have impacted their lives.
October 11, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Climate Stories from the Community
Wed Oct 15: 1:30-3:30pm
Wellfleet Preservation Hall, 335 Main St, Wellfleet
Register: www.wellfleetpreservationhall.org
eastham-recycles.org/oct-15-clima...
Hear stories from people in your community about how extreme weather and climate have impacted their lives.
Wed Oct 15: 1:30-3:30pm
Wellfleet Preservation Hall, 335 Main St, Wellfleet
Register: www.wellfleetpreservationhall.org
eastham-recycles.org/oct-15-clima...
Hear stories from people in your community about how extreme weather and climate have impacted their lives.
Eastham recycled 127 tons of mixed paper last year, saving money and resources. Every page you recycle makes a difference! Read more ...
eastham-recycles.org/newsletter-s...
#EasthamRecycles
eastham-recycles.org/newsletter-s...
#EasthamRecycles
September 22, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Eastham recycled 127 tons of mixed paper last year, saving money and resources. Every page you recycle makes a difference! Read more ...
eastham-recycles.org/newsletter-s...
#EasthamRecycles
eastham-recycles.org/newsletter-s...
#EasthamRecycles
Household Hazardous Waste Collection
Sep 20: 9am to Noon
Orleans DPW andNatural Resources Building
40 Giddiah Hill Rd, Orleans
Residents of Eastham and Orleans can participate for free.
eastham-recycles.org/sep-20-house...
www.eastham-ma.gov/DocumentCent...
Sep 20: 9am to Noon
Orleans DPW andNatural Resources Building
40 Giddiah Hill Rd, Orleans
Residents of Eastham and Orleans can participate for free.
eastham-recycles.org/sep-20-house...
www.eastham-ma.gov/DocumentCent...
September 17, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Household Hazardous Waste Collection
Sep 20: 9am to Noon
Orleans DPW andNatural Resources Building
40 Giddiah Hill Rd, Orleans
Residents of Eastham and Orleans can participate for free.
eastham-recycles.org/sep-20-house...
www.eastham-ma.gov/DocumentCent...
Sep 20: 9am to Noon
Orleans DPW andNatural Resources Building
40 Giddiah Hill Rd, Orleans
Residents of Eastham and Orleans can participate for free.
eastham-recycles.org/sep-20-house...
www.eastham-ma.gov/DocumentCent...
Eastham Recycling Committee Meeting
September 16, 2025 @ 5-6pm
Small Meeting Room, Eastham Town Hall
Also on Zoom. See the Agenda for details.
www.eastham-ma.gov/AgendaCenter...
Discussion items include: Swap Shop, Windmill Weekend, Returnables at the Transfer Station, Committee Charge
September 16, 2025 @ 5-6pm
Small Meeting Room, Eastham Town Hall
Also on Zoom. See the Agenda for details.
www.eastham-ma.gov/AgendaCenter...
Discussion items include: Swap Shop, Windmill Weekend, Returnables at the Transfer Station, Committee Charge
September 15, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Eastham Recycling Committee Meeting
September 16, 2025 @ 5-6pm
Small Meeting Room, Eastham Town Hall
Also on Zoom. See the Agenda for details.
www.eastham-ma.gov/AgendaCenter...
Discussion items include: Swap Shop, Windmill Weekend, Returnables at the Transfer Station, Committee Charge
September 16, 2025 @ 5-6pm
Small Meeting Room, Eastham Town Hall
Also on Zoom. See the Agenda for details.
www.eastham-ma.gov/AgendaCenter...
Discussion items include: Swap Shop, Windmill Weekend, Returnables at the Transfer Station, Committee Charge
Eastham recycled 210+ tons of cardboard in 2024!
Flatten, keep clean & dry, and recycle right—your boxes save energy, cut emissions, and even earn revenue for the town.
Read more ... eastham-recycles.org/newsletter-a...
#EasthamRecycles
Flatten, keep clean & dry, and recycle right—your boxes save energy, cut emissions, and even earn revenue for the town.
Read more ... eastham-recycles.org/newsletter-a...
#EasthamRecycles
August 29, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Eastham recycled 210+ tons of cardboard in 2024!
Flatten, keep clean & dry, and recycle right—your boxes save energy, cut emissions, and even earn revenue for the town.
Read more ... eastham-recycles.org/newsletter-a...
#EasthamRecycles
Flatten, keep clean & dry, and recycle right—your boxes save energy, cut emissions, and even earn revenue for the town.
Read more ... eastham-recycles.org/newsletter-a...
#EasthamRecycles
Eastham Recycling Committee Meeting
August 19, 2025 @ 5-6pm
Small Meeting Room, Eastham Town Hall
Also on Zoom. See the Agenda for details.
www.eastham-ma.gov/calendar.asp...
Discussion items include: Swap Shop, Windmill Weekend, Farmers Market, Committee Charge
August 19, 2025 @ 5-6pm
Small Meeting Room, Eastham Town Hall
Also on Zoom. See the Agenda for details.
www.eastham-ma.gov/calendar.asp...
Discussion items include: Swap Shop, Windmill Weekend, Farmers Market, Committee Charge
August 13, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Eastham Recycling Committee Meeting
August 19, 2025 @ 5-6pm
Small Meeting Room, Eastham Town Hall
Also on Zoom. See the Agenda for details.
www.eastham-ma.gov/calendar.asp...
Discussion items include: Swap Shop, Windmill Weekend, Farmers Market, Committee Charge
August 19, 2025 @ 5-6pm
Small Meeting Room, Eastham Town Hall
Also on Zoom. See the Agenda for details.
www.eastham-ma.gov/calendar.asp...
Discussion items include: Swap Shop, Windmill Weekend, Farmers Market, Committee Charge
In Eastham, your bottles and jars get a second life thanks to local recycling efforts. Rinse, remove lids, and sort by color at the Transfer Station. Every piece helps reduce waste and costs!
#GlassRecycling #ReduceWaste
Read the latest newsletter here:
eastham-recycles.org/newsletter-j...
#GlassRecycling #ReduceWaste
Read the latest newsletter here:
eastham-recycles.org/newsletter-j...
August 7, 2025 at 12:54 PM
In Eastham, your bottles and jars get a second life thanks to local recycling efforts. Rinse, remove lids, and sort by color at the Transfer Station. Every piece helps reduce waste and costs!
#GlassRecycling #ReduceWaste
Read the latest newsletter here:
eastham-recycles.org/newsletter-j...
#GlassRecycling #ReduceWaste
Read the latest newsletter here:
eastham-recycles.org/newsletter-j...
Trying to cut down on plastic, but your transfer station requires all trash to be bagged? Check out our new blog post on low-waste trash bag alternatives—from reused packaging to compostable and recycled-content bags.
eastham-recycles.org/better-choic...
#ZeroWaste #PlasticFree #EasthamRecycles
eastham-recycles.org/better-choic...
#ZeroWaste #PlasticFree #EasthamRecycles
August 4, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Trying to cut down on plastic, but your transfer station requires all trash to be bagged? Check out our new blog post on low-waste trash bag alternatives—from reused packaging to compostable and recycled-content bags.
eastham-recycles.org/better-choic...
#ZeroWaste #PlasticFree #EasthamRecycles
eastham-recycles.org/better-choic...
#ZeroWaste #PlasticFree #EasthamRecycles
Confused by recycling labels? You're not alone!
Look for the How2Recycle label on packages—it breaks down what parts go in your curbside bin, what needs store drop-off (like plastic bags), and what to separate.
Learn more at how2recycle.info
eastham-recycles.org/how-do-i-rec...
Look for the How2Recycle label on packages—it breaks down what parts go in your curbside bin, what needs store drop-off (like plastic bags), and what to separate.
Learn more at how2recycle.info
eastham-recycles.org/how-do-i-rec...
August 1, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Confused by recycling labels? You're not alone!
Look for the How2Recycle label on packages—it breaks down what parts go in your curbside bin, what needs store drop-off (like plastic bags), and what to separate.
Learn more at how2recycle.info
eastham-recycles.org/how-do-i-rec...
Look for the How2Recycle label on packages—it breaks down what parts go in your curbside bin, what needs store drop-off (like plastic bags), and what to separate.
Learn more at how2recycle.info
eastham-recycles.org/how-do-i-rec...