Countdown: Medfield Green Day is Saturday

We have been counting down the days to Medfield Green's fourth annual Green Day to better prepare you for the town's largest recycling day of the year.

And with the event scheduled to be held Saturday, from 9 a.m. to noon, it is now time to finish gathering your unwanted belongings and load up your car for a trip to the .

Medfield Green Day, sponsored by the Medfield Employers and Merchants Organization (MEMO) and organized by Medfield Green, is a one-stop community zero waste event. All items collected will be either donated to different charities or recycled for reuse.

boutique has generously provided $5 coupons, one per car, as a thank you for donating items at this event. The Butterfly Tree offers many eco-friendly gift items and is located on Main Street in Medfield.

There is no charge for the disposal of metals, including microwaves, washers, dryers, and air conditioners. Electronics are also welcomed and a small fee of $5 to $10 will be charged. Large TVs can be dropped off for a $10-$25 fee. Some of the other items to be collected are:

Clothing: Residents have the opportunity to donate clothing of all sizes for men, women and children. Participants are asked to separate clothing by child’s gender, adult male, adult female, work and formal attire.

Shoes: All types and sizes of shoes will be accepted for donation. Participants are asked, if possible, to put a rubber band around each pair of shoes to keep them together. So spend some time today taking a look at your clothes and shoes and if you find anything you no longer want, get them ready to be donated on Saturday, May 5.

Linens: These are the following items that will be accepted May 5 at the American Legion Hall – towels, sheets, pillowcases, blankets, curtains, quilts, comforters, etc. Some items may be accepted by The Medfield Animal Shelter as animal bedding.

Electronics: Here's a closer look at the types of electronics that can be donated next Saturday – TV’s, radios, phones, computers, monitors, gaming electronics, etc. There will be a $5 to $25 fee for some items.

Eyeglasses: The Medfield Lions will be providing a collection box for eyeglasses.

Baby gear: Strollers, car seats pack n’ plays, high chairs and baby clothing will be accepted at Saturday’s event. No car seats and no cribs.

Books: Books, audio books, CDs, DVDs and videotapes will be accepted during Saturday’s donation. Items that CANNOT be donated are: magazines, encyclopedias and textbooks.

Decorative items: Mirrors, framed artwork, home décor, stools, lamps and other small pieces of furniture will be accepted at Saturday’s donation.

Household goods: Dishes, cookware and small appliances can be donated at the designated area Saturday at the American Legion Hall.

Mixed rigid plastics for recycling only: Plastic toys, playhouses, toy electronics, laundry baskets, totes, garbage cans, coolers, pet carriers, flower pots, shelving, lawn furniture, milk crates, plastic drums and buckets (with or without metal handles) and microwave food trays. NOTE: No plastic bags, hoses, tubing or PVC. All donations in this category will be recycled.

Bikes: Bicycles of all sizes can be donated. The organization, Bikes Not Bombs, will refurbish them and pass them on to people in need. A $10 donation to make repairs is appreciated. For more information,

Pet supplies: Kitty litter, leashes, collars, cages, dog beds, cleaning supplies, stainless steel bowls and old linens.

Anything metal: All metal appliances (large and small), including snow blowers, lawn mowers, grills, stoves, car batteries, engines, refrigerators, washers, patio furniture, dryers, air conditioners, etc. will be accepted.

There will also be a sports equipment swap area, inside the Legion, where people can bring sports equipment and athletic gear including shoes they no longer need and trade for something new. Skis are not included in this swap.

Below is a list of the participating organizations that benefit from this year’s Medfield Green Day:

• Allied Recycling
• Bethany House
• Bikes Not Bombs
• Cradles to Crayons
• Dress For Success
• Electronics Redux
• Happy Helping Hands
• Medfield Animal Shelter
• Medfield Green
• Medfield Public Library
• Medfield Lions
• Planet Aid
• The Salvation Army

For a complete list of items to be collected and the charities that will benefit from your donations, log on to Medfield Green's website at www.medfieldgreen.org or you can contact Medfield Green Day’s chairperson, Donna Brown White at donnabrownwhite@hotmail.com.

Medfield Green, founded in 2008, is dedicated to “learning and sharing how to live green.”