Newton has created a climate action plan to dramatically reduce its impact on the environment and residents are an integral part of it. There are many ways in which you can contribute to the solving the climate crisis! This interactive … Read More
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It’s almost fall and time for the leaf raking (or leaf blowing) to commence. Consider keeping the peace and healthier air by raking leaves by hand or hiring a service that will use hand raking or an electric leaf blower. … Read More
Did you purchase a new refrigerator over the tax free holiday weekend? Do you have an old second refrigerator or freezer wasting energy? Residential electric customers who recycle their old and inefficient refrigerators or freezers through the Mass Save® appliance … Read More
Due to the popularity of the incentive, homeowners can now get 100% off the cost of a Mass Save approved home insulation project through the end of September. Green Newton’s vetted partner, Homeworks Energy, is providing “virtual” no-cost assessments using smartphones … Read More
Owning a solar system can be a very worthwhile investment, especially as we start to convert to all-electric homes with heat pumps for heating and cooling, inductive cooktops, and electric vehicles. The 30% federal tax credit dropped to 26% in … Read More
Itching to get outside and enjoy the weather? Just remember, aerosol sunscreen and bug spray cans can’t be recycled. They can explode under pressure, which is dangerous at recycling facilities. Learn which packaging is recyclable with the Recycle Smart’s Recyclopedia. Instead … Read More
The Newton Swap Shop at Newton Resource Recovery Center (115 Rumford Ave, Auburndale) has now re-opened. There are many changes made for your and our safety. Among them: The Swap Shop is open on Fridays only 1st and 3rd Fridays of … Read More
The Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection event will take place on Thursday, September 17 by appointment only. Appointments can be scheduled by calling Customer Service at (617) 796-1000, Monday through Friday between 8:30am and 5pm. Appointment times available for both … Read More
Used alkaline batteries can be disposed of in the trash, but other more toxic types of batteries should be taken to the Newton Resource Recovery Center (115 Rumford Ave, Auburndale) for proper disposal. The list of items include: rechargeable batteries … Read More
Above normal temperatures and below normal rainfall has led to Level 2 drought throughout the Commonwealth. Please follow these recommendations for saving water: Limit outdoor watering to hand-held hoses or watering cans, to be used only after 5pm or before … Read More
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