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Freecycling, what a great way to meet people at work! No need to meander on down to the water cooler to brush up on your small talk and complain about your boss. Now with Freecycle@Work new co-workers, separate teams and even different floor and office locations of people you would normally never meet.  So is that it? Nope, with Freecycle@Work the socializing aspect isn’t their selling point.  Actually, there isn’t a selling point. You basically use their app to give away your old items to co-workers that may be able to give them a new life.  Kitchen supplies, an old office desk, books etc.  You can even post ‘wanted’ items to collect for your local charity such as used clothes, shoes and can goods.  The Freecycle Network is a global organization with over 7 million users engaged in the exchange of items for reuse rather than disposal.

Check it out for yourself and tell us here at Trash Wizard what you think!  Freecycle@Work

Think of it like this-  Your old T.V. that still works could benefit a number of people who cannot afford to purchase a new television  themselves.  By cutting disposal costs you inevitably save the environment and allow those without the means to purchase new household goods a chance to reuse your unwanted items.

Pretty good idea huh?  By raising awareness on the local level each person can play their part in keeping our planet healthy and sustainable.  So spread the word and try to use those unwanted goods to your advantage.

For more information on donating, recycling, reusing or reducing your carbon footprint  contact Trash Wizard directly at www.TrashWizard.com.  Call us at 1-888-55-WIZARD (94927).  Are you a Worcester resident?  Call 508-425-4713.  Feel free to submit any correspondence to Info@trashWizard.com  or submit your written thoughts to Trash Wizard at 210 Park Avenue Suite 109 Worcester MA 01609

As always remember to ‘Reduce, Recycle and Reuse!!!!  Join Trash Wizard’s Facebook page at Facebook.com/TrashWizardLLC

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Stay tuned for a plethora of information!!!

'Go Green' on Moving day!

If you have lived at your current residence for some time, you have probably accumulated many items.  If you haven’t used items for six months to a year, you probably do not need them.

The old saying “One person’s trash is another person’s treasure.”  Have a garage sale, to reduce what you pack.  Donate unsold items to a local church or charity. Get donation receipts and the value of the items donated to help offset your taxes: file under ‘Charitable Donations!’

Check grocery and area stores for used boxes rather than buying them.  Many managers will be happy to give up their used boxes.

Use luggage for packing as well as plastic containers instead of Styrofoam peanuts. Towels, blankets, sheets and clothing are also good packing materials.  Pack each box by room and mark each box accordingly.  This will make the unpacking much easier.

Remember – contact your city or town for the proper disposal of hazardous paints, stains and electronic equipment.  A licensed junk removal company has the means of disposing of these items properly.

Also, consider shipping your furniture and boxes by train if moving a long distance.  Trains are more eco-friendly having lower fuel cost and emissions.  Many truck rental companies provide biodiesel trucks to help reduce your carbon footprint.  If using your own vehicle for the move, have it tuned up and check the suspension.  This will aid in conserving fuel.

And remember, “Reuse, Reduce and Recycle!”

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.

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.

“Every single person in the US has a pair of those they don’t need,” Diaz says. “I want that pair of shoes.” Diaz is a man on a mission! If you’d like to help a great cause at no cost, feel free to donate any shoes to the UPS store at 800 Main Street in Holden or contact Trash Wizard by booking online. Trash Wizard will coordinate a time and place to pick up your old, unwanted shoes and deliver them to the UPS store in Holden. Trash Wizard’s goal is to drastically reduce waste by recycling or reusing as much junk as we can, thus reducing the worlds carbon footprint.

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 for more information.