Planet Aid is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to improving the lives of people in the US, as well as, in developing countries.  They provide development, relief aid, and environmental services throughout the world.

Their activities in the US consist of recycling and clothing collection, environmental education and fundraising and they also form partnerships with development projects abroad.

You’ve probably seen the ubiquitous yellow boxes in parking lots and on business properties throughout the state.  Planet Aid currently has more than 10,000 collection boxes from Massachusetts to Missouri.  These clothes are collected then resold to raise funds for development projects such as supporting schools, building health programs and improving HIV/AIDS prevention in Africa, Asia, and Central America

If anyone knows a company that would like to host a box here is some more useful information:

- Hosting a box is FREE

- Planet Aid empties the boxes as often as needed (Even daily in some cases!)

- If you decide you no longer want it Planet Aid will remove it within a week.

- If valuables are accidentally placed in the box Planet Aid will send a diver to open the box.

- If there is anything lying outside the box Planet Aid will remove it immediately.

- These boxes are fire proof and inaccessible from the outside

For more information on hosting a Planet Aid box call (888) 893-0648  or contact Pam Flagg Caponette at (508) 893-0644 x 221

Eric Sturtevant of SturtevantIllustrations.com was gracious enough to allow me to take his picture alongside some of his artwork (which I found to be one of the best at the event!) and the staff from Jumpin Juice and Java whipped me up a tasty smoothie and posed for the camera as well.

All in all, the day turned out great! Good music, amazing art and fresh food? Who could ask for more on a Sunday?

Best Buy offers a you an in store incentive for dropping of your old electronics.  It’s all part of the Greener Together™ program.

Best Buy will take just about anything electronic, including TVs, DVD players, computer monitors, cell phones and more. You can bring in up to two items a day, per household, and most things are absolutely free. However, there is a $10 charge for TVs 32″ and under, CRTs, monitors and laptops — but they’ll give you a $10 Best Buy gift card to offset that cost. It’s just a little e-incarnation appreciation.

Don’t have the time or resources to bring your old t.v.’s and monitors to Best Buy? Trash Wizard will be more than happy to take one old t.v. or monitor per load to Best Buy and mail YOU the $10 gift card directly! Just another way Trash Wizard is willing to help our customers and save them money at the same time.*

So, before you pay another junk company $25-$35 to take away your old t.v. or monitor,  simply call Trash Wizard to take it away for free.  Think about the great incentive offered by Best Buy!  Going ‘Green’ can also apply to your purse or wallet!

*(Due to item limits set forth by Best Buy, Trash Wizard will allow one (1) t.v or monitor per customer. Customers are on a first come, first serve basis so Book an Appointment now!)

Trash Wizard was a proud and honored sponsor, transporting nearly 4,000 pairs of shoes from the Auburn store to the Worcester store on Park Ave.  Both friends and family of Jamie and Alex were at both stores working diligently under the sweltering  sun.

Alex coordinated the event, setting up an assembly line of sorts: counting, boxing, taping, marking and loading boxes of shoes into the bed of Trash Wizard’s truck.  The event went off without a hitch and at noon time cold sodas and pizza were presented to the volunteers on behalf of Jamie and Alex for their continued support.

The goal of 100,000 shoes collected has reached the 1/3 mark!  Trash Wizard will keep readers updated on Jamie and Alex’s progress.  The deadline is March of 2010, so clean out your closets and back halls and help support an amazing cause!

Come out and support another great cause in the city of Worcester by donating any household items you no longer need!  While your there, browse the selection of knick-knacks and goodies that are a staple of any great yard sale.  Who knows what one may find!

Don’t miss an opportunity to help those less fortunate.  Every good deed is rewarded ten-fold!

St. Mary’s recently received 4 out of 5 stars rating by Medicare! To view the full report, click here.

For Susan’s next project she is looking for an abundance of red plastic plates and bowls for a sculpture called ‘Red Totems’.  ‘Red Totems’ is currently on the corner of Russell and Highland St.  Sue will be doing a workshop on August 9th and 14th, showing Worcester residents how to make the totems using the red plastic plates and bowls.

Trash Wizard was fortunate to play a small part in Susan Champeny’s project by donating chairs that would have otherwise ended up at the dump.  If anyone is looking to arrange a pick-up or delivery of used chairs for Sue, please feel free to contact Chris Bender at: 508-320-7528 or contact Trash Wizard directly to schedule a pick-up.

Trash Wizard of Worcester, MA will be sponsoring the event along with 96.1 WSRS and a number of other local companies. FOX News of Boston is expected to cover the event and Trash Wizard’s goal of the day is to fill up the back of our truck with gently worn shoes! Everybody has an extra pair of shoes laying around so why don’t you join us and help Alex and Jamie reach their goal before 2010.

If your looking to get rid of your old footwear before August 1st, feel free to call Trash Wizard’s junk removal to schedule a pick up or drop off shoes with wear left in them at one of three UPS stores: 800 Main St., Holden; 482 Southbridge St., Auburn; or 210 Park Ave., Worcester. Call Diaz at 508-721-9604 to volunteer or book online with Trash Wizard at www.TrashWizard.com to schedule a pick-up of your used shoes.

Our core ideology is to bring Fast, Friendly and Affordable service to each and everyone of the people we come in contact with. Whether or not you actually use our services, Trash Wizard is always willing to give advice, offer solutions and will even recommend local competitors if we can’t accommodate you. How many company’s can say that?

Feel free to give Trash Wizard a call if you or a loved one finds themselves overwhelmed and in the middle of this transitional process. We pride ourselves on helping others and will continue to do so. Here is a link to HomeStaff in Worcester, MA. HomeStaff provides home care services to elderly clients in need of assistance. Each member of the Home Staff family is trained and certified in their respective field. Each aide is highly skilled and receives exceptional, professional instruction. They are also closely supervised by a team of qualified professionals. Each has a personal commitment to the health, dignity, comfort and independence of your loved one.

Good Times, Good Music, Good Cause
Music by DJ Bobby J 12-2p, Dusty Cobb and DC5 2-3p, Holmes 3-4p, Uncle Billy’s Smokehouse 4-5p, and Humbelbee 5-6p. Fun for the whole family, kids activities from 12-2p, kids …
Host:Mindy Hamblin
Time:12:00PM Sunday, July 12th
Location:Indian Ranch

One lucky winner will receive ’1 load of junk removal’ by Trash Wizard. “We Make Your Junk Disappear!” And this time it’s for FREE!
If anyone would like more information about this event please contact Mindy Hamblin.

The Friends of Mercy Centre is a non-profit fundraising program whose proceeds benefit The Mercy Centre School. The Mercy Centre has been providing opportunities for children and adults with developmental disabilities since 1960.

Regular fundraisers include Benefit Auctions, Poker Runs and Regular Charity Car Washes and Can Drives taking place at the Real Living Barbera Associates office on 451 Grove St. in Worcester, MA.

If you are interested in learning more about this wonderful organization, or to learn about how you can contribute, visit FriendsOfMercyCentre.org.