City of Salem, MA

09/13/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/13/2024 11:48

SalemRecycles hosts Free Book Swap

Mayor Dominick Pangallo and SalemRecycles are pleased to announce that the Free Book Swap returns to the Community Life Center at 401 Bridge Street on Saturday, September 21 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm! Attendees will find an impressive collection of donated books, CDs, DVDs, video games, records, puzzles, and greeting cards - all FREE! Browse the tables for treasures to enjoy all fall and winter long!

Swapping isn't necessary, but donations are welcome. TO DONATE, bring items to the Community Life Center on Friday, September 20, between 4:00 and 7:00 pm or Saturday, September 21, between 9:00 am and noon. Items should be clean, dry, and mildew free. (Sorry, no magazines or VHS or cassette tapes.)

All leftover materials will be donated or recycled.

Bring your TerraCycle items! SalemRecycles will also be collecting used, dried Swiffer pads; razors, blades, cartridges, and their packaging; toothbrushes, toothpaste tubes, floss containers, and toothbrush packaging; deodorant containers & caps; and Brita dispensers, pitchers, bottles, filters, and packaging.

To learn more or to volunteer to help, please contact Alisa Cherkasova at [email protected] or 978-619-5672.

Free Book Swap Specifics:

When: Saturday, September 21, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Where: Community Life Center, 401 Bridge Street, Salem, MA

Why: To promote reuse and recycling of books and other materials and provide Salem residents with a fun, community-building shopping experience.

SalemRecycles, the City of Salem's volunteer recycling committee, works to increase recycling and encourage positive recycling and reuse practices through educational outreach and special events. For more information about SalemRecycles, please call (978)-619-5672 or visit greensalem.com.