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Thursday, September 5, 2024
Annual Electronics Recycling Event - Saturday, Sep 14 from 9 AM to 2 PM
Sunday, August 25, 2024
SAVE THE DATE: Annual Electronics Recycling Event! Sep 14
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Electronic recycling in the St Mary's parking lot Saturday, May 18
"SAVE THE DATE for our upcoming annual electronics recycling event on Saturday, May 18th. All electronics, appliances, items with a plug and/or batteries, as well as bicycles in any condition will be accepted and recycled for a small cost (see event page).
Bring all your unwanted items to the parking lot to support our green initiative.
Let your friends and neighbors know!"
Electronic recycling |
Thursday, March 30, 2023
Reminder: Electronics Recycling Event - April 1, 2023 from 9 AM to 2 PM
St. Mary's Church - former Benjamin Franklin School Parking Lot 201 Main Street Franklin, MA
• $5 each for Computers, Laptops, Video Game Consoles, DVD Players, VCR’s, Small Printers, Radios, Speakers, Table Lamps, Fans, Hair Dryers, Curling Irons, Projectors, Drills, Digital Cameras, Clocks, Trophies, Frying Pans and Cookware, Holiday Lights, Other Small Electronics.• $10 each for Vacuum Cleaners/Roomba, Toaster Ovens, Ceiling Fans, Floor Lamps, Air Fryers, Electric Grills, Hot Plates, Small Radiators, Keyboard Pianos, Coffee Makers, Ice Makers, Small Household Appliances• $15 each for Flat Screen Computer Monitors, Small Microwaves• $20 each for CRT Computer Monitors, TVs up to 24,” Dorm Sized Refrigerators, Dehumidifiers, Air Conditioners, Water Coolers, Large Printers/Copiers, Heat Lamps, Heaters, Propane Tanks (Empty), Range-Top/Large Microwaves• $25 each for TVs between 25” and 31,” Washing Machines, Dryers, Stoves, Dishwashers, Large Appliances, Outdoor Grills, Treadmills, Exercise Equipment, Snow Blowers, Lawn Mowers, Rototillers, Power Washers, Large Yard Equipment, Water Tanks• $30 each for TVs between 32” and 35,” Large Refrigerators, Ride-On Lawn Mowers• $35 each for TVs over 36”• $40 each for Projection TVs• NO CHARGE (Cash Donation Recommended): Cell Phones, Bicycles in any condition, Wires, Cables, Chargers, Car Batteries, Household Batteries Keyboards, Tablets.
Friday, March 24, 2023
Franklin Electronics Recycling Event - April 1, 2023 from 9 AM to 2 PM
St. Mary's Church - former Benjamin Franklin School Parking Lot 201 Main Street Franklin, MA
• $5 each for Computers, Laptops, Video Game Consoles, DVD Players, VCR’s, Small Printers, Radios, Speakers, Table Lamps, Fans, Hair Dryers, Curling Irons, Projectors, Drills, Digital Cameras, Clocks, Trophies, Frying Pans and Cookware, Holiday Lights, Other Small Electronics.• $10 each for Vacuum Cleaners/Roomba, Toaster Ovens, Ceiling Fans, Floor Lamps, Air Fryers, Electric Grills, Hot Plates, Small Radiators, Keyboard Pianos, Coffee Makers, Ice Makers, Small Household Appliances• $15 each for Flat Screen Computer Monitors, Small Microwaves• $20 each for CRT Computer Monitors, TVs up to 24,” Dorm Sized Refrigerators, Dehumidifiers, Air Conditioners, Water Coolers, Large Printers/Copiers, Heat Lamps, Heaters, Propane Tanks (Empty), Range-Top/Large Microwaves• $25 each for TVs between 25” and 31,” Washing Machines, Dryers, Stoves, Dishwashers, Large Appliances, Outdoor Grills, Treadmills, Exercise Equipment, Snow Blowers, Lawn Mowers, Rototillers, Power Washers, Large Yard Equipment, Water Tanks• $30 each for TVs between 32” and 35,” Large Refrigerators, Ride-On Lawn Mowers• $35 each for TVs over 36”• $40 each for Projection TVs• NO CHARGE (Cash Donation Recommended): Cell Phones, Bicycles in any condition, Wires, Cables, Chargers, Car Batteries, Household Batteries Keyboards, Tablets.
Thursday, March 31, 2022
Reminder: Electronics Recycling Event - April 2, 2022
Accepting Any And All Electronics, Bikes, & Appliances!
St. Mary’s Church
Benjamin Franklin School Parking Lot
• $5 each for Computers, DVD Players, Printers, Laptops, Small Electronics
• $10 each for Microwaves, Small Household Appliances
• $15 each for Computer Monitors, Dehumidifiers, Large Printers, Range-Top
Microwaves,
• $20 each for TVs up to 24,” Dorm Sized Refrigerators, Air Conditioners
• $25 each for TVs between 25” and 31,” Washing Machines, Dryers, Stoves,
Large Appliances, Grills, Exercise Equipment, Large Yard Equipment
• $30 each for TVs between 32” and 35,” Large Refrigerators
• $35 each TVs over 36”
• $40 each for Projection TVs
• NO CHARGE: Cell Phones, Bicycles in any condition, Wires, Car Batteries, Household Batteries, Keyboards, Tablets.
Electronics Recycling Event - April 1, 2022 |
Reminder: Electronics Recycling Event |
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Electronics Recycling Event - April 2, 2022
Accepting Any And All
Electronics, Bikes & Appliances!
St. Mary’s Church
Benjamin Franklin School Parking Lot
• $5 each for Computers, DVD Players, Printers, Laptops, Small Electronics
• $10 each for Microwaves, Small Household Appliances
• $15 each for Computer Monitors, Dehumidifiers, Large Printers, Range-Top
Microwaves,
• $20 each for TVs up to 24,” Dorm Sized Refrigerators, Air Conditioners
• $25 each for TVs between 25” and 31,” Washing Machines, Dryers, Stoves,
Large Appliances, Grills, Exercise Equipment, Large Yard Equipment
• $30 each for TVs between 32” and 35,” Large Refrigerators
• $35 each TVs over 36”
• $40 each for Projection TVs
• NO CHARGE: Cell Phones, Bicycles in any condition, Wires, Car Batteries, Household Batteries, Keyboards, Tablets.
Electronics Recycling Event - April 1, 2022 |
Thursday, May 27, 2021
Electronics Recycling Event - May 29
**SOCIAL DISTANCING WILL BE OBSERVED. PLEASE WEAR YOUR MASK**
Join us for our annual Electronics Recycling Event Saturday, May 29th from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. We are accepting ALL electronics, appliances and bikes! 🔌♻
Accepting any and all electronics and appliances, including TV’s, monitors, computers, printers, microwaves, AC’s, washers, dryers, lawn mowers and any item that has a plug.
Costs to You:
⚫ $5 each for Computers, DVD Players, Small Printers, Laptops, Misc. Electronics. (Hard drives will be destroyed)
⚫ $10 each for Microwaves, Small Household Appliances, Small Yard Equipment
⚫ $15 each for Computer Monitors, AC’s, Dehumidifiers. Large Printers, Range top Microwaves.
⚫ $20 each for TVs up to 24,” Washing Machines, Dryers, Stoves, Large Appliances, Dishwashers, Exercise Equipment, Grills, Large Yard Equipment
⚫ $25 each for TVs between 25” and 31,” and Large Refrigerators
⚫ $30 each for TVs between 32” and 35”
⚫ $35 each TVs over 36”
⚫ $40 each for Projection TVs
⚫ NO CHARGE for Cell Phones, Bikes, Car or Truck Batteries
Computer Hard Drives will be destroyed.
ALL TOWNS WELCOME, RAIN OR SHINE, ZERO LANDFILL, CASH PREFERRED, CHECK ACCEPTED (Over $30)
Please Share and Spread the Word!
Questions? Contact: GreenDayRecyclingMA@Gmail.com
Follow the Facebook event -> https://www.facebook.com/events/2756606877935257
Monday, August 17, 2020
One-Day Electronics Recycling Event - Sat - Aug 22
One-Day Electronics Recycling Event at St Mary's Church, on Saturday, Aug 22 from 9 AM to 2 PM. The image shows the pricing per item accepted for this event.
Follow the event on Facebook for updates https://www.facebook.com/events/4624346957583028/?
One-Day Electronics Recycling Event - Sat - Aug 22 |
Saturday, November 9, 2019
Electronics Recycling - Nov 16
One such walk found the signs set up around the former Charter School (former St Mary's School) announcing the electronics recycling event scheduled for November 16. This event will also recycle bicycles.
When: Saturday, November 16 from 9 AM to 2 PM
Where: school parking lot at corner of Main and Pleasant Streets
Electronics Recycling - Nov 16 |
Wednesday, July 17, 2019
In the News: electronics and appliances recycle day; maybe MA budget next week
"An electronics and appliances recycle day will be held at the Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter School, 201 Main St., Franklin on Saturday, July 27, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Residents of Franklin and all surrounding towns are welcome to participate."
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://franklin.wickedlocal.com/news/20190716/electronics-appliances-recycle-day-set-in-franklin
"It’s only Tuesday and hopes are already fading for a deal this week on the overdue state budget.
Breaking a two-week pattern, the House adjourned Tuesday morning without plans to meet on Wednesday. Since July 1, the budget’s due date, both branches have been holding near-daily sessions while they await a report from the six lawmakers charged in early June with coming up with the final fiscal 2020 spending plan.
A day after he expressed hope for a budget “by the end of this week,” Second Assistant Majority Leader Paul Donato, who presided over Tuesday’s session, pushed out expectations another seven days.
“You know [conferees are] going to work the weekend, so we might as well just let them do their thing, come back, tell us when, and hopefully we can meet formally one day next week and put this budget to bed,” Donato told the News Service. There’s “no sense” in continuing daily sessions when it’s “kind of obvious” there will be no imminent report, he said."
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190716/budget-deadline-now-hopefully-next-week
Wednesday, April 24, 2019
Tri-County Receives Donation from Lutron Technologies
The gift, a Lutron Vive lighting and energy management control, was donated by Joseph Pero of Lutron and Keith MacKay of Yusen Associates of Woburn, Massachusetts and was presented to Cathie Rebelo, Director of Vocational Education at Tri-County, Electrical Instructors, Francis McKeown and Robert Sprague, and Electrical Wiring Technology students.
Lutron’s Vive is a revolutionary, simple and scalable wireless lighting control solution for new and existing buildings. Vive wireless works great as a retrofit application, providing flexible wireless lighting design and installation options. The new Vive Wireless Hub provides Vive Vue software allowing facility managers and building owners the ability to maximize productivity and building performance.
The Electrical Wiring Technology vocational program is reliant on equipment like the Lutron Vive to develop and build projects which advance learning and promote real-world application and experience for students. The plan is to use this equipment in the classroom to control lighting and HVAC systems.
After discovering that the electrical program may not be able to afford to purchase the Lutron equipment on their own, John Narducci, Branch Manager of Electrical Wholesalers of Franklin, stepped in to help by contacting Lutron and asking for a donation of the product. “Electrical Wholesalers have already helped and supported the Tri-County Electrical program by sponsoring school field trips to the Museum of Science in Boston,” said Francis McKeown, Electrical Instructor at Tri-County. “We are so grateful for this generous gift as well.”
The students are excited to work hands-on with the equipment. This gift creates an amazing opportunity for the electrical students. “The Lutron Vive lighting and energy management control is an investment in student success and its impact on student learning will be felt over the coming years,” said Robert Sprague, Tri-County Electrical Instructor.
Electrical Wholesalers is a full service electrical distributor with branches throughout Massachusetts, Rhode Island and New Hampshire and provide the highest quality service to electrical contractors as well as residential, commercial and industrial. Electrical Wholesalers is owned by US Electrical Services, Inc., the largest distribution company in the country.
Lutron Electronics Co. Inc. (www.lutron.com), headquartered in Coopersburg, Pennsylvania, designs and manufactures lighting controls and automated window treatments for residential and commercial applications. Lutron products save energy and make light bulbs last longer, making them an eco-friendly addition to the home and office.
Tri-County RVTHS, located at 147 Pond Street in Franklin, is a recipient of the High Schools That Work Gold Achievement Award and serves the communities of Franklin, Medfield, Medway, Millis, Norfolk, North Attleboro, Plainville, Seekonk, Sherborn, Walpole, and Wrentham.
Tri-County Receives Donation from Lutron Technologies |
Monday, April 1, 2019
FHS Softball Recycle Event - Saturday, April 6
The Franklin High School Softball Team will be holding a recycling event on Saturday, April 6 from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM at the Horace Mann Middle School parking lot - 223 Oak St., Franklin and will be collecting returnable bottles and cans and all types of electronic appliance items for a nominal fee.
Spring is the perfect time to clean out your closets and get rid of old TV's, CD/DVD players, VCR's, gaming systems, laptops, computers, printers, kitchen electrics, appliances, stereo equipment or anything with a plug!
This event is open to the public and is a fundraiser for the FHS Girls Softball Team.
FHS Softball Recycle Event - Saturday, April 6 |
Saturday, March 16, 2019
Electronics recycling event at St Mary's Church on Sat - March 23
Accepting:
Any and all electronics and appliances, including TV’s, monitors, computers, printers, microwaves, AC’s, washers, dryers, lawn mowers and any item that has a plug.
Our Costs:
● $5 each — Computers, DVD players, Laptops, Misc. Electronics, etc.
● $10 each — Microwaves & Small Appliances, Exercise Equipment,
Grills, Lawn Mowers & Snow Blowers (gas removed)
● $15 each — Computer Monitors, AC’s, Dehumidifiers, TV’s under 19"
● $20 each — Washing machines, Dryers, Stoves, Large appliances,
TV’s between 19” and 26"
● $25 each — TV’s between 27” and 32”, Large Refrigerators
● $30 each — TV’s between 32" and 35”
● $35 each — TV’s over 36”
● $40 each — Projection TV’s
● NO CHARGE: Cell Phones, Bikes, Car or Truck Batteries
RAIN OR SHINE, CASH OR CHECK, ZERO LANDFILL Questions? Contact Jim Wood = J.wood36@yahoo.com
Download your copy as a reminder:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczVXh4YTcxS1RfU3VFMmtRWFZ1Tk1mekxIQ1hF/view?usp=sharing
Electronics recycling event at St Mary's Church on Sat - March 23 |
Friday, August 17, 2018
Reminder: Electronics Recycling Event - August 18
St. Mary’s Church, 201 Main St, Franklin MA
Accepting:
Any and all electronics and appliances, including TV’s, monitors, computers, printers, microwaves, AC’s, washers, dryers, lawn mowers and any item that has a plug.
Our Costs:
● $5 each — Computers, DVD players, Laptops, Misc. Electronics, etc.
● $10 each — Microwaves and Small Appliances, Exercise Equipment, Grills, Lawn Mowers & Snow Blowers (gas removed)
● $15 each — TV’s under 19," Computer Monitors, AC’s, Dehumidifiers
● $20 each — Washing machines, Dryers, Stoves, Large appliances, TV’s between 19” and 26"
● $25 each — TV’s between 27” and 31,” Large Refrigerators
● $30 each — TV’s between 32" and 35”
● $35 each — TV’s over 36”
● $40 each — Projection TV’s
● NO CHARGE: Cell Phones, Tablets, Bikes, Car or Truck Batteries
RAIN OR SHINE, CASH OR CHECK, ZERO LANDFILL
Questions?
Contact Jim Wood J.wood36@Yahoo.com
Electronics Recycling Event - August 18 |
Download the flyer
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczb085QVNCaDQxVmFDcVFSNS14dEJIUUE3THFV/view?usp=sharing
Reminder: Electronics Recycling Event - August 18 |
Sunday, August 5, 2018
Electronics Recycling Event - August 18
SATURDAY, August 18th - 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
St. Mary’s Church, 201 Main St, Franklin MA
Accepting:
Any and all electronics and appliances, including TV’s, monitors, computers, printers, microwaves, AC’s, washers, dryers, lawn mowers and any item that has a plug.
Our Costs:
● $5 each — Computers, DVD players, Laptops, Misc. Electronics, etc.
● $10 each — Microwaves & Small Appliances, Exercise Equipment, Grills, Lawn Mowers & Snow Blowers (gas removed)
● $15 each — TV’s under 19," Computer Monitors, AC’s, Dehumidifiers
● $20 each — Washing machines, Dryers, Stoves, Large appliances, TV’s between 19” and 26"
● $25 each — TV’s between 27” and 31,” Large Refrigerators
● $30 each — TV’s between 32" and 35”
● $35 each — TV’s over 36”
● $40 each — Projection TV’s
● NO CHARGE: Cell Phones, Tablets, Bikes, Car or Truck Batteries
RAIN OR SHINE, CASH OR CHECK, ZERO LANDFILL
Questions?
Contact Jim Wood J.wood36@Yahoo.com
Electronics Recycling Event - August 18 |
Download the flyer
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczb085QVNCaDQxVmFDcVFSNS14dEJIUUE3THFV/view?usp=sharing
Sunday, December 3, 2017
BFCCPS 8th Grade Fund Raising Events
- Electronics Recycling Drive on Saturday Dec. 9 from 11AM - 2 PM at the St. Mary’s Church parking lot (See attached flyer for pricing, acceptable donations)
- MA Redeemable Can and Bottle Collection Drive from Dec. 4 - Dec. 9. Leave approved cans and bottles in barrels near the entrance of the BFFCPS school
- LuLaRoe Clothing Sale on Saturday Dec. 9 from 10 AM - 1 PM at the Red Brick School House. (See attached flyer for pricing)
BFCCPS 8th Grade Fund Raising Events |
Friday, April 7, 2017
Electronics Recycling - Sat - April 8
Tuesday, August 23, 2016
All electronic tolling coming to MA Turnpike in October
"The state Department of Transportation has outlined its plans to demolish existing tollbooths once the state's new All-Electronic Tolling systems go into effect on the Massachusetts Turnpike in October.
According to Highway Administrator Thomas Tinlin, toll plaza demolitions are set to begin at the same time the new system goes live on Oct. 28. Work crews will section off the center lanes of existing toll plazas, pushing traffic to the left and right as they tear down canopies and fill any underground tunnel systems beneath the structures.
Initial work is expected to be completed by Nov. 22, after which traffic will flow through the open center as crews tear down the remaining plazas on the sides of each turnpike entrance and exit. Speed limits for the exits will be set at 15 mph. Signs will help guide traffic."
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160822/massdot-lays-out-toll-plaza-demolition-plans
- A better table on the proposed MA Turnpike fares can be found here
http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2016/08/22/how-much-will-your-new-mass-pike-toll/RD6xNPzjNnlkB4mgBymgbN/story.html
- A related article on the data collected by the new systems and how it will be used
https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2016/08/06/what-those-gantries-mass-pike-are-secretly-doing-and-why-you-should-care/YFtCYOjtSBufnBDUGh4khI/story.html
Devices on new gantries above the Massachusetts Turnpike will soon collect tolls. For now, they’re capturing data on driving speeds.- ARAM BOGHOSIAN FOR THE BOSTON GLOBE |
- For more information about the EZPass program visit the MA DOT site
http://www.massdot.state.ma.us/highway/TrafficTravelResources/EZPassMAProgram.aspx
Wednesday, March 9, 2016
Electronics Recycling Day - March 19th
Clean out your house or place of business and pay no more than $50! TV's Computer Monitors, Gaming Systems, Wii, XBox, VCR's, DVD Players, Laptops, Computers, kitchen electrics, appliances, old stereo equipment, pretty much anything with a plug!
The event is open to the public so please invite your friends and neighbors. This is a fundraiser to benefit the upcoming Washington DC Trip.
BFCCPS event image on Facebook |