Trash Talk, August 5, 2004
By Laura Dickerson
This biweekly column tries to answer some of the most commonly asked questions about recycling, composting and the town's solid waste program.
Q: You've listed places to donate women's business clothing. I'd like to donate my wedding dress to charity. Where should I take it?
A: Call the Fairy GodMother Project of Massachusetts, Inc. at 508-8247748 or see their Web site:
fairygodmotherprojectofma.org. This organization collects prom dresses to give to students who can't afford to buy them, and also accepts bridal gowns.The Making Memories breast cancer foundation (based in Oregon) also
collects wedding dresses for resale, using the proceeds to help people with breast cancer. Try
makingmemories.org/babc.html or call 503-252-3955.Q: I have a burnt-out fluorescent bulb. Can I put it in my recycling bin, or what should I do with it?
A: Fluorescent lights contain mercury, and are considered hazardous waste. They need to be dropped off at Hartwell Avenue on the household hazardous waste collection days. The next one is Aug. 21, from 9 am. until 2 p.m. No light bulbs should go into the recycle bin - they are glass on the outside, but can't be recycled. Also, don't put broken glass of any type into the bin.
Got a question or a suggestion? You can reach us by calling the League of Women Voters line at 781-861-0123 or by e-mail at
lexrecycles@hotmail.com. For more information, check out the SWAT Web page at www.lexingtonma.org/swat/HomePage.htm, the town's Web site ci.lexington.ma.us (click on the Solid Waste quicklink) or call: 781-2747298.