Events

Styrofoam Recycling Event - Save Your Styrofoam! Saturday, January 10, 2026, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Salem and Beverly partner once again to host Styrofoam Collection Day on Saturday, January […]

Don’t throw away your broken item – bring it to the Repair Café!  Zero Waste Salem will be hosting a Repair Café on Saturday, February 7 from 9am-12 noon at […]

Zero Waste Salem Free Book Swap returns to the Community Life Center at 401 Bridge Street on Saturday, March 21 from 10:00am-1:00pm! Swapping isn't necessary -- you may donate, take away, or both. We accept ONLY books, CDs, DVDs, records (all in original cases, please), plus puzzles and greeting cards. We are also accepting bags […]

Please be aware that due to an event at the High School, the E-Waste drive-through will be positioned in front of Horace Mann School for 3/28/26. Residents attending E-Waste will be directed to take the first left after turning in toward Salem High School. $20 cash or check, per unit: TVs, Monitors, Microwaves, dehumidifiers, ACs, […]

Don’t throw away your broken item – bring it to the Repair Café!  Zero Waste Salem will be hosting a Repair Café on Saturday, May 16 from 9am-12 noon at the Community Life Center at 401 Bridge Street.  Appointments are required and walk-ins will not be accepted. Pre-registration is required via link (stay tuned for […]

Scheduled date: Saturday, June 6, 2026 - Rain date: June 13, please check here for any updates. This is a fun, free opportunity to swap or donate usable clothing and household items, keeping them from the waste stream. SWAP or simply DROP OFF: Small household appliances in good working condition (can include microwaves, coffee makers, toasters, […]

Styrofoam Recycling Event - Save Your Styrofoam! Saturday, June 20, 2026, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Community Life Center, 401 Bridge St, Salem, MA Salem and Beverly partner once again to host Styrofoam Collection Day on Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 10:00am – 1:00pm. Hold on to your foam, as Casella (formerly Save that Stuff) […]

$20 cash or check, per unit: TVs, Monitors, Microwaves, dehumidifiers, ACs, vacuum cleaners. $40 cash or check, per unit: Refrigerators, Exercise Equipment, battery-powered lawn equipment, free-standing electronic devices such as fireplaces, heaters, air hockey tables, etc.   All Other Electronic Items: FREE Including: Computer towers, laptops, tablets, cellphones, small appliances, household electronics including phones, printers, […]

Household Hazardous Waste Day The next Household Hazardous Waste Day will be held at Salem High School Saturday, September 12, 2026 8 am to Noon $30 co-pay per car, cash or check only ** Please remember to bring proof of Salem residency ** HHWD Flyer 2026 HHWD Flyer 2026-Spanish  

Zero Waste Salem Free Book Swap returns on Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 10:00am-1:00pm! Horace Mann Laboratory School gym (79 Willson St, entrance in rear of building). Swapping isn't necessary -- you may donate, take away, or both. We accept ONLY books, CDs, DVDs, records (all in original cases, please), plus puzzles and greeting cards. […]