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New Partnership for Textile Collections in Dedham
New collaboration with CMRK to place collection bins at Dedham Schools and offer curbside collection
The Town of Dedham is pleased to announce a new partnership with CMRK to provide textile collection bins throughout Town and FREE curbside pick-up services for clothing and household items to Dedham residents.
Textile Collection Bins
New collection bins (as pictured) have been placed at the following locations in Dedham:
- ECEC - 1100 High St.
- Avery Elementary School - 336 High St.
- Greenlodge Elementary School - 191 Greenlodge St.
- Oakdale Elementary School - 147 Cedar St.
- Riverdale Elementary School 1 143 Needham St.
- Middle School - 70 Whiting Ave.
Photo of the new textile collection bin at the Riverdale School (below)
Curbside Collection Services
To schedule curbside pick-up of clothing and other household items (review the list of items below), Dedham residents can call 508-466-4590 or visit www.CMRKNE.com to provide their name, address, and select a date for collection.
| Acceptable Items | Non-Acceptable Items |
|---|---|
| Gently used clothing (all sizes and seasons), night clothes and robes, undergarments, bedding/linens, purses, jewelry and accessories | None |
| All athletic sneakers, lifestyle/leisure shoes, dress shoes, boots | Ripped shoes, single shoe, moldy shoes |
| All usable household items, knick-knacks, DVDs (in its case, up to 3 boxes with covers), dishes/plates, pots and pans, cups, silverware, coffee makers | None |
| Up to 3 boxes with covers of textbooks and books | Magazines |
| Small toys in covered boxes | None |
| Fine art prints, artwork, paintings, coins, one-of-a-kind items, sports memorabilia | None |
| Most musical instruments (include accordions and keyboards) | Organs, pianos, instruments that cannot be easily moved by one person |
| Bicycles | Furniture, mattresses, chairs |
Note: CMRK cannot accept furniture of any kind, including mattresses. (As of November 1, 2022, the MassDEP added textiles and mattresses to the list of materials banned from disposal).
How to Prepare for Curbside Pick-Up
After you have contacted CMRK to schedule your curbside pick-up, please take the following steps to help facilitate a quick and efficient collection:
- Clothing and shoes: plastic garbage bags labeled CMRK/BBBS (Avoid using boxes when possible)
- Dishes and breakable items: properly wrapped and packed in boxes as if you were moving (30 lbs. each)
- Small miscellaneous household items: packed in a labeled and sealed box marked CMRK/BBBS
- All bags/boxes should be sealed with NO tears or rips which may cause the box/bag to fall apart. CMRK is NOT a trash service.
- All bags/boxes must be neatly sealed/tied, and placed in an area visible from the street on the scheduled day of pickup. There is no limit to the number of bags you can donate. CMRK drivers will not come to the door as to respect your privacy.
About CMRK
For over 35 years, CMRK has dedicated itself to giving back to individuals and communities in need both locally, and abroad. Regardless of the task, or request, CMRK is happy to rise to the occasion, by coupling friendly and dedicated service with customizable business solutions to suit the needs of all. CMRK’s mission “Clothing with a Conscience” is to educate, facilitate, and hearten communities and individuals in order to facilitate environmental progress through the ethical and responsible collection of second chance clothing, shoes, and household items. CMRK, in partnership with the Big Brother Big Sisters Foundation proudly fosters long term business relationships with community businesses, municipalities and charities. Their work throughout our many years of service has allowed CMRK to contribute towards the operational funding of good for agencies, throughout New England. CMRK strives to throw away as little as possible.
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