Showing posts with label recycle. Show all posts
Showing posts with label recycle. Show all posts

Saturday, August 9, 2025

Local Planet Fitness Launches Community Sneaker Drive To Benefit Massachusetts Youth

Sneaker recycling drive runs Aug. 9-Sept. 8 at MA clubs, with all proceeds benefiting area Boys & Girls Clubs 

WHAT:  Planet Fitness locations across Massachusetts are teaming up with GotSneakers to launch a sneaker recycling campaign from August 9 through September 8, 2025. The initiative encourages members and community residents to donate their gently used sneakers to help support local Boys & Girls Clubs while promoting sustainability.

Gently used sneakers can be dropped off in collection bins at participating Planet Fitness locations (noted below) throughout the month-long campaign. Once collected, the sneakers will be processed by GotSneakers, a national organization that recycles and reuses footwear to reduce landfill waste and promote sustainability. All proceeds from the donations will directly benefit local Boys & Girls Clubs, helping to fund essential programs and services for youth.

Local Planet Fitness Launches Community Sneaker Drive To Benefit Massachusetts Youth
Local Planet Fitness Launches Community
Sneaker Drive To Benefit Massachusetts Youth
Planet Fitness is proud to partner with Boys & Girls Clubs of America as part of the brand's national philanthropic initiative, Judgement Free Generation®, which aims to advance youth wellbeing and empower the next generation to create kinder communities. Since 2016, together with its franchisees, members and partners, Planet Fitness has contributed more than $10.5 million to support pro-kindness initiatives.

WHEN: August 9 through September 8, 2025

WHERE: *1
Planet Fitness – Franklin -> 
https://www.planetfitness.com/gyms/franklin-ma
166 Grove St
Franklin, MA 02038


About Planet Fitness
Founded in 1992 in Dover, NH, Planet Fitness is one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers in the world by number of members and locations. As of June 30, 2025, Planet Fitness had approximately 20.8 million members and 2,762 clubs in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Canada, Panama, Mexico, Australia and Spain. The Company's mission is to enhance people's lives by providing a high-quality fitness experience in a welcoming, non-intimidating environment, which we call the Judgement Free Zone®. More than 90% of Planet Fitness clubs are owned and operated by independent business men and women.
*1 - there are a number of other Massachusetts locations, check for one closest to you ->   https://www.planetfitness.com/clubs/ma

Friday, May 16, 2025

Waste Management Update - Trash Collection Schedule for 5/16 & 5/17 Franklin, MA

Update from Waste Management:

Due to long lines at the disposal facilities this week, trash collection is behind schedule. 

For those with routine Thursday curbside collection:
  • If your trash was not collected yesterday (Thursday 5/15/25) as-scheduled, it will be collected today (Friday 5/16/25). 

For those with routine Friday curbside collection:
  • If your trash is not collected today (Friday 5/16/25), it will be collected tomorrow (Saturday 5/17/25). 

Thank you for your patience.



Waste Management Update - Trash Collection Schedule for 5/16 & 5/17 Franklin, MA
Waste Management Update - Trash Collection Schedule for 5/16 & 5/17 Franklin, MA

Monday, February 17, 2025

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Monday, February 17, 2025 ??

Monday, February 17 = Presidents' Day

* No scheduled delay for trash/recycle curbside pick up this week due to the holiday, weather might have something to do about though. Stay Tuned

* On Monday, the MBTA Commuter Rail will be operating on a weekend schedule in observance of Presidents' Day. MBTA.com/holidays

* Library, Senior Center and most Town & School buildings closed for the holiday

  • 1pm Franklin vs. New Bedford 
  • 3pm Natick vs. Xaverian

**  NO   Town Meetings today   **


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Why are there multiple calendars?
What's happening today in Franklin?
What's happening today in Franklin? 
Respectfully, the Library and Senior Center calendars are too full of events to include all their events so we tend to focus on the major events. Town and School meetings are also kept separate. Links for all the calendars are shared here:

Find the full Community event calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

The Library calendar of events ->    calendar link
The Senior Center calendar of events ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=37&showPastEvents=false


Friday, January 24, 2025

Waste Management playing catch up to the collections scheduled this week

via Franklin DPW:
Waste Management playing catch up
Waste Management playing catch up
"Update from Waste Management: Due to multiple issues (i.e. snow, illness, mechanical) Waste Management's collection is behind schedule this week.  
Crews will be working throughout the day today and tomorrow (Saturday) to recover any uncollected routes. 
Thanks for your patience!"

Shared from -> https://x.com/TOFranklinMA/status/1882840557074235424 

Wednesday, November 27, 2024

Reminder: Trash delay for Thursday/ Friday due to Thanksgiving holiday

Trash delay for Thursday/ Friday due to Thanksgiving holiday
Trash delay for Thursday/ Friday due to Thanksgiving

The trash pickup delay due to the Thanksgiving holiday, ONLY affects those with pickups scheduled for Thursday and Friday.
  • Thursday gets picked up Friday
  • Friday gets picked up Saturday






Tuesday, November 26, 2024

Recycling Center Update - normal hours this week (LAST Tuesday until April 2025)

The Recycling Center will be open regular hours this week:

  • Tuesday, Nov. 26 ~ Noon to 3 PM (LAST Tuesday until April 2025)
  • Friday, Nov. 29 ~ 8 AM to 3 PM
  • Saturday, Nov. 30 ~ 8 AM to 3 PM
  • Sunday, Dec. 1 ~ 9 AM to 1 PM

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/recycling-center-update-0

Recycling Center Update - normal hours this week (LAST Tuesday until April 2025)
Recycling Center Update - normal hours this week (LAST Tuesday until April 2025)

Sunday, October 13, 2024

Reminder: No Trash Delay Scheduled for Next Week due to holiday (week of Oct 14 - 18)

No Trash Delay Next Week

Curbside trash and recycling will be picked up on your regular day.

(October 14-18, 2024)

Shared from ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/no-trash-delay-next-week

If you need a new copy of the curbside flyer, you can download the PDF from the Town page ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/franklin_program_guide_2024-2025.pdf

No Trash Delay Scheduled for Next Week due to holiday
No Trash Delay Scheduled for Next Week due to holiday

Saturday, October 5, 2024

Townwide curb event - Saturday & Sunday, Oct 5 & Oct 6

via Stacy Cobb: 
"The Town-Wide Curb Event is tomorrow Saturday & Sunday. Please make sure your address is on the list if you plan on participating.  
You can find the list on the event page. We have over 130 addresses participating this year.  
Thanks everyone!!"

Facebook event page with listing -> https://www.facebook.com/events/536121935450564/?active_tab=discussion 

Direct link to street listing -> https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-6-8IQGr88EM2Cu_xCW5FYcWm4GqoWe_xqRlrHwdtnE/edit?gid=0#gid=0


Townwide curb event - Saturday & Sunday, Oct 5 & Oct 6
Townwide curb event - Saturday & Sunday, Oct 5 & Oct 6


Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Get rid of Your Old Dehumidifiers at the Recycling event Saturday, Oct 5

"Working with Green Team Junk Removal, Frederick Cullen, National Grid, and the Town of Franklin, we will help you get rid of your old dehumidifiers and other appliances that are inefficient and harm the environment. 
It is also a good opportunity to learn about ways to reduce emissions through various MassSave programs"
Get rid of Your Old Dehumidifiers at the Recycling event Saturday, Oct 5
Get rid of Your Old Dehumidifiers at the Recycling event Saturday, Oct 5




Tuesday, October 1, 2024

DPW introduces a new clothing recycle option with Helpsy

"The Town of Franklin has partnered with Helpsy, a certified B Corp, to provide FREE textile recycling to residents.  
Home pick-up can be scheduled online at www.helpsy.com/franklinma or by calling l-800-244-6350.  
If you prefer, drop off bins are available at the DPW Administration office (257 Fisher St.) and the Beaver St. Recycling Center (455 Beaver St).
DPW introduces a new clothing recycle option with Helpsy
DPW introduces a new clothing recycle option with Helpsy

Recycle your clothes for FREE with Helpsy Home Pick up Service. According to the EPA, only 15% of unwanted clothing ends up being reused or recycled, meaning the overwhelming majority of clothes end up in landfills or incinerators.


Together, with your help, we can increase the amount of clothing that gets a  second chance to create a huge impact for our community and the planet.

Franklin has partnered with Helpsy, a certified B Corp, to provide at home clothing recycling to residents. It saves you time, the town money, and the planet's resources.

Recycling your clothes with Helpsy's Home Pickup service is free and couldn't be easier. Just sign up at www.helpsy.com/franklinma, place your items in a closed plastic bag, and Helpsy picks up from your front steps on collection day.

Helpsy only asks that items are clean, dry, and odorless. Recycling is for everyone! 
  • Prepare your textiles in a waterproof bag.
  • Enter your information and pick a date.
  • Label and place your bags at the address provided before
  • To learn more visit www.helpsy.com/franklinma
We accept clothing, accessories. shoes, linens. blankets.
quilts. table linens, stuffed animals, curtains, and more!

Helpsy Items Accepted
  • Footwear: Shoes (all types) , boots, sneakers, cleats, slippers
  • Clothing: Shirts, sweaters, sweatshirts, dresses, outerwear, pants, jeans, sweats, skirts, shorts, suits, socks, pajamas, undergarments, bathrobes, baby clothing
  • Accessories: Hats, pocketbooks, backpacks, belts, gloves, ties, scarves, jewelry
  • Linens: Sheets/pillowcases, blankets, comforters, curtains/drapes, aprons, dish cloths, cloth napkins, table linens, quilts
  • Other: Luggage, sports jerseys, stuffed animals 

Wednesday, June 19, 2024

Summer Junkin & Dunkin with FREE Dumpster Bags

Feels like Summer! It is time to DUNK that JUNK

Junk Dunkers is offering FREE dumpster bags with a pickup, a $32 savings, plus a discounted pickup of $225, payable in cash, $65 cheaper than Waste Management Bagsters. For this huge savings go to www.junkdunkers.com to book now or Call 508-595-8419 for more details. 
Besides dumpster bags we are always here to help you remove your unwanted property from inside or outside your home or office. Single items or a truck load. We organize the entire process, you just need to make the call

HOME SELLERS
Check out a recent home cleanout and how we leave your property after a DUNK.

Whether you are preparing to move, or just trying to reclaim space being taken away by clutter, give us a shout. You’ll love the process and our no-nonsense pricing.

508-595-8419 or www.JunkDunkers.com. Junk Dunkers is a Franklin based business .

Thursday, May 23, 2024

Memorial Day Curbside Trash/Recycling Schedule

No pickup on Monday (Memorial Day)

Monday will be picked up Tuesday,
Tuesday will be picked up Wednesday, 
and so forth ...


Additional info on the curbside schedule, map and special items that can be scheduled, please visit the Town page ->



Memorial Day Curbside Trash/Recycling Schedule
Memorial Day Curbside Trash/Recycling Schedule


Thursday, May 9, 2024

Finance Committee reviews Public Safety and Public Works budgets (video)

The Finance Committee held their second of three budget hearings on Wednesday, May 8 in the Council Chambers. 

The 3rd and final budget hearing is scheduled for May 15 with the school budgets covered (Franklin Public Schools, Tri-County and Norfolk Aggie.)

The Franklin TV video is available for replay on YouTube ->  https://www.youtube.com/live/kRJStUo28Q8?si=YQQ8EPTnnAz3XMJe&t=61

The departmental budgets covered were:
  • Public Safety:
    • 210 Police Department
    • 220 Fire Department
    • 225 Regional Dispatch
    • 240 Inspection Department
    • 292 Animal Control
  • b. Department of Public Works (DPW):
    • Departments: 422 Public Works
    • Enterprise Funds:
      • 450 Water
      • 440 Sewer
      • 434 Solid Waste
      • 460 Stormwater

Finance Committee - Budget Hearing #2 of 3 - Public Safety & Public Works - May 8
Finance Committee - Budget Hearing #2 of 3 - Public Safety & Public Works - May 8

Friday, December 29, 2023

Curbside trash/recycling schedule for New Year's week

CURBSIDE TRASH/RECYCLING HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
  • (January 1-5, 2024) No pick-up Monday, January 1 - one day delay the rest of the week (Regular Friday, January 5 pick-up will be on Saturday, January 6).

BEAVER ST. RECYCLING CENTER HOURS:
  • Friday, Dec. 29 - 8 AM to 3 PM
  • Saturday, Dec. 30 - 8 AM to 3 PM
  • Sunday, Dec. 31 - 9 AM to PM
Curbside trash/recycling schedule for New Year's week
Curbside trash/recycling schedule for New Year's week



Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Bylaw Amendments 23-902 and 23-903 - Second Reading & Final Vote - Dec 20, 2023

The Franklin Town Council will hold a second reading and final vote on the adoption of two Town Code Bylaw Amendments as follows:
  • 23-902: Chapter 147, Snow and Ice, Removal Of - Adds a new bylaw which imposes requirements upon abutting property owners to remove snow and ice from public sidewalks as indicated in the proposed map titled “Sidewalk Snow Removal Required By Property Owner” 
  • 23-903: Chapter 82, Fees, Municipal Service, § 82-6 Schedule of Service Fees, Subsection L. Public Works - Revises the fee schedule to increase the cost to recycle a mattress and/or box spring from $10 to $65 

The second reading and final votes on adoption of each of these bylaw amendments will take place during the Town Council Public Meeting beginning at 7:00 PM on December 20, 2023; there will be an opportunity for public input during the process. 

Location: Municipal Building, 2nd Floor Council Chambers, 355 E. Central Street, Franklin, and also via the “ZOOM” platform. 

Residents can visit the Town website (Franklinma.gov) town calendar to review the agenda including full text of proposed bylaw amendments, including the proposed map, and for up to date meeting information, on and after December 15, 2023.

Please call the Town Administrator’s Office at (508) 520-4949 if you require further information.

Submitted by,
Julie McCann



Bylaw Amendments 23-902 and 23-903 - Second Reading & Final Vote - Dec 20, 2023
Bylaw Amendments 23-902 and 23-903 - Second Reading & Final Vote - Dec 20, 2023

Saturday, October 21, 2023

Go Green, Save Green - Sunday, Oct 22 from 9 AM to 10 AM

Say No To Plastic !! Go Green Save Green!!

Where - Stop And Shop Plaza
When - Sunday, Oct 22 from 9 AM to 10 AM

Go Green, Save Green - Sunday, Oct 22 from 9 AM to 10 AM
Go Green, Save Green - Sunday, Oct 22 from 9 AM to 10 AM