Save the Date for our 2nd Annual Green Malden Fair! This fair will be held at the Field House at Pine Banks Park. Like last year, the fair will feature a variety of vendors, from recycling vendors that can take your Styrofoam and textiles, to Malden's other green partners like Black Earth Compost and Blue Bikes, to tables about Malden's Climate Action Plan and active climate-forward groups in Malden.
Refresh!
We are delighted to announce that the La Qchara food truck will be joining us from 12-2PM! We will also be hosting the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority's (MWRA) water fountain so you can bring your own water bottle and fill up.
Recycle and Shred!
At this event, you will be able to bring the following items to recycle:
-- Textiles, thanks to our partner Helpsy
-- E-waste* thanks to our partner Trident
-- Styrofoam, thanks to our partner Save That Stuff
-- Latex paint** thanks to our partner Recolor
You can also bring any documents you need shredded—our partner Security Shredders will be onsite for that.
*E-Waste Instructions: If you plan to recycle any electronics at this event, our vendor has requested that you "check out" your items in advance at this link. Some items cost a fee to be recycled. Once you "check out" your items, all you will need to do day-of is show your email receipt when you drop them off. On-site checkout will also be available, but advance checkout prior to April 26 is appreciated.
**Latex Paint Instructions: Only 1-gallon and 5-gallon buckets of latex paint will be accepted at this event (not quarts). You may bring a maximum of 15 gallons of paint per car, no more. Please double check our vendor's list of acceptable items before you come!
Conserve Energy, Conserve Water, Conserve Money
Come learn more about National Grid’s R2 discount rate.
Want a no-cost home energy assessment or HVAC consultation? Mass Save’s partner HomeWorks Energy will be onsite and can sign you up.
Get excited for the launch of Malden Community Electricity! Our partners at Good Energy will be onsite to answer any questions you have about this brand new offering.
Hear about our newest partner, the Great American Rain Barrel company. You can now purchase a rain barrel (made from a repurposed food container) to collect rainwater, which you can then use to water your lawn and garden. The City of Malden will pay $50 toward your first barrel. If you order between now and May 19, you will be able to pick up your barrel at the DPW on June 1.
Make your voice heard!
Stop by Malden’s Climate Action Plan table and provide us with your feedback on the plan.
Malden is drafting a new Open Space and Recreation Plan this year—come learn more about it and offer any initial thoughts you have regarding open space in the City.
Come learn about the Spot Pond Brook Greenway project!
Bike!
Our partner Bike to the Sea will be onsite performing bike checks, offering helmets and Northern Strand Trail maps, and registering folks for the upcoming Learn to Ride Program.
We will also have representatives from Blue Bikes at the fair, who can offer Blue Bike passes and answer questions about renting Blue Bikes.
Borrow and Rent!
Learn how to participate in a sharing economy by:
-- Using your library card to check rarely-used items out from Malden’s Library of Things
-- Renting rarely-used items from Rannsak
-- Lending and borrowing kids toys via The Toyary
Representatives from each of these organizations will be onsite to answer all your questions.
Get outside!
Do you have a spot to plant a tree? Let our Tree Warden know, and he’ll give you a free tree seedling.
Learn more about our new collaboration with First Seed Sown: The Great Malden Outdoors, an outdoor enablement campaign designed to make outdoor recreation accessible and equitable for all Maldonians.
Kids welcome!
Our youth representative Auka will be leading a kid-friendly table with various activities including a fair scavenger hunt.
Location: Field House at Pine Banks Park
