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Composting at the 2026 Eastham Farmers Market
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Composting at the 2026 Eastham Farmers Market

Posted on: July 30, 2026July 30, 2026

The Eastham traveling compost bin will be available at the Eastham Farmers Market all summer! Come by, and bring your compost! Ask questions and learn more! When: Fridays from […]

Newsletter: March 2026 (Food Composting)
Newsletter

Newsletter: March 2026 (Food Composting)

Posted on: March 31, 2026April 1, 2026

Reprint of the March 2026 edition of the Eastham Waste Reduction & Recycling Committee’s Newsletter.Click here to download the PDF version The focus of this month’s edition of […]

Plastic Bags in Food Compost Bins
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Plastic Bags in Food Compost Bins

Posted on: October 12, 2025October 12, 2025

Please do not put plastic bags of any kind into the food compost bins at the Eastham Transfer Station — if plastic is found, Black Earth Compost will […]

In the News: Organic Waste Ban
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In the News: Organic Waste Ban

Posted on: July 31, 2025July 31, 2025

Massachusetts’ organic waste ban is good for business, state finds WasteDive 2025.07.16The state found that headcounts across the organics recycling supply chain have increased both at individual companies and […]

In the News: Vermicomposting
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In the News: Vermicomposting

Posted on: July 24, 2025July 24, 2025

Down on the Worm Farm Provincetown Independent 2025.05.28Jole Bell’s red wigglers turn kitchen scraps and old newspapers into ‘black gold’ What she means is: the worms speed up the […]

Composting at the Eastham Farmers Market
Event

Composting at the Eastham Farmers Market

Posted on: July 21, 2025July 21, 2025

The Eastham traveling compost bin will be available at the Eastham Farmers Market all summer! Come by, and bring your compost! Ask questions and learn more! When: Fridays in […]

In the News: County Shares Composting Strategy with Cape Leaders
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In the News: County Shares Composting Strategy with Cape Leaders

Posted on: July 3, 2025July 3, 2025

From the Barnstable County website (June 18, 2025): June 18, 2025 (Barnstable, MA) – At the June 13 meeting of the Cape and Islands Municipal Leadership Association (CIMLA), Kari […]

Newsletter: March 2025 (Compost)
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Newsletter: March 2025 (Compost)

Posted on: March 23, 2025August 18, 2025

Click here to download the PDF version of the March 2025 newsletter

Newsletter: November 2024 (Compost)
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Newsletter: November 2024 (Compost)

Posted on: November 11, 2024August 18, 2025

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Newsletter: April 2024 (Compost)
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Newsletter: April 2024 (Compost)

Posted on: April 15, 2024August 18, 2025

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Newsletter: April 2022 (Compost)
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Newsletter: April 2022 (Compost)

Posted on: April 23, 2022August 18, 2025

Click here to download the PDF version of the April 2022 newsletter

Newsletter: December 2021 (Compost)
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Newsletter: December 2021 (Compost)

Posted on: December 14, 2021August 18, 2025

Click here to download the PDF version of the December 2021 newsletter

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Swap Shop Updates

Shoppers April 19th 2026 Wish Lists

  • Egg Cartons (not styrofoam)
  • Nautical Cottage Decor
  • 60’s Magazines
  • anything Starbucks
  • Garden Tools
  • Fishing Gear

September 2026

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  • Swap Shop Open

    Swap Shop Open

    September 2, 2026  10:00 am - 1:00 pm

    Wed, Sat, Sun
    10am - 1pm
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  • Eastham Farmers Market

    Eastham Farmers Market

    September 4, 2026  9:00 am - 12:00 pm

    • June 19 – Oct 9
    • 9am-12pm
    • T-Time site,4790 US-6, Eastham

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  • Swap Shop Open

    Swap Shop Open

    September 5, 2026  10:00 am - 1:00 pm

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  • Swap Shop Open

    Swap Shop Open

    September 6, 2026  10:00 am - 1:00 pm

    Wed, Sat, Sun
    10am - 1pm
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    Swap Shop Open

    September 9, 2026  10:00 am - 1:00 pm

    Wed, Sat, Sun
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  • Eastham Farmers Market

    Eastham Farmers Market

    September 11, 2026  9:00 am - 12:00 pm

    • June 19 – Oct 9
    • 9am-12pm
    • T-Time site,4790 US-6, Eastham

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  • Swap Shop Open

    Swap Shop Open

    September 12, 2026  10:00 am - 1:00 pm

    Wed, Sat, Sun
    10am - 1pm
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  • Swap Shop Open

    Swap Shop Open

    September 13, 2026  10:00 am - 1:00 pm

    Wed, Sat, Sun
    10am - 1pm
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  • Swap Shop Open

    Swap Shop Open

    September 16, 2026  10:00 am - 1:00 pm

    Wed, Sat, Sun
    10am - 1pm
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  • Eastham Farmers Market

    Eastham Farmers Market

    September 18, 2026  9:00 am - 12:00 pm

    • June 19 – Oct 9
    • 9am-12pm
    • T-Time site,4790 US-6, Eastham

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  • Household Hazardous Waste Collection in Orleans

    Household Hazardous Waste Collection in Orleans

    September 19, 2026

    • Orleans Transfer Station
    • www.loveyourlocalwater.org

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  • Swap Shop Open

    Swap Shop Open

    September 19, 2026  10:00 am - 1:00 pm

    Wed, Sat, Sun
    10am - 1pm
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  • Swap Shop Open

    Swap Shop Open

    September 20, 2026  10:00 am - 1:00 pm

    Wed, Sat, Sun
    10am - 1pm
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  • Swap Shop Open

    Swap Shop Open

    September 23, 2026  10:00 am - 1:00 pm

    Wed, Sat, Sun
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  • Eastham Farmers Market

    Eastham Farmers Market

    September 25, 2026  9:00 am - 12:00 pm

    • June 19 – Oct 9
    • 9am-12pm
    • T-Time site,4790 US-6, Eastham

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  • Swap Shop Open

    Swap Shop Open

    September 26, 2026  10:00 am - 1:00 pm

    Wed, Sat, Sun
    10am - 1pm
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  • Swap Shop Open

    Swap Shop Open

    September 27, 2026  10:00 am - 1:00 pm

    Wed, Sat, Sun
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  • Swap Shop Open

    Swap Shop Open

    September 30, 2026  10:00 am - 1:00 pm

    Wed, Sat, Sun
    10am - 1pm
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Books

The (Almost) Zero Waste Guide: 100+ Tips for Reducing Your Waste Without Changing Your Life
101 Ways to Go Zero Waste
A Zero Waste Life: In Thirty Days
Zero Waste Home: The Ultimate Guide to Simplifying Your Life by Reducing Your Waste
The Zero-Waste Lifestyle: Live Well by Throwing Away Less
Sustainable Minimalism: Embrace Zero Waste, Build Sustainability Habits That Last, and Become a Minimalist without Sacrificing the Planet
Simply Sustainable: Moving Toward Plastic-Free, Low-Waste Living
Zero Waste: 50 Tips for a plastic-free life. How to live a green lifestyle and a life without plastic: Don't look away - help save the planet!


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    2026 Waste Reduction & Recycling Survey

    Share Your Thoughts for a Greener EasthamTake the Quick Survey Help guide our waste reduction, recycling, and reuse efforts The Eastham Waste Reduction & Recycling Committee...
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    Newsletter: May 2026 (HHW)

    Reprint of the May 2026 edition of the Eastham Waste Reduction & Recycling Committee's Newsletter.Click here to download the PDF version The focus of this month's edition of the...
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    @easthamrecycles.bsky.social 4 months

    Trash is piling up—let’s change that. ♻️ In Eastham, this month’s newsletter breaks down what’s really in our trash, where it goes, and why it matters. Plus info on Transfer Station hours, Hazardous Waste Day, and how to get involved.

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    @easthamrecycles.bsky.social 5 months

    Apr 21: Waste Reduction & Recycling Committee Meeting

    Date: April 21, 2026 Time: 5-6pm Location: Small Meeting Room, Town Hall, 2500 State Hwy, Eastham Also available on Zoom. See the Agenda for connection...
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    Apr 25: Regional Health & Environment Fair

    From the Regional Health & Environment Fair webpage: April 25 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Join your neighbors from Harwich, Chatham, Orleans, & Eastham Free event...
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