Those who work in the construction industry may be uniquely interested in Zero Waste
Day. ZWD is an opportunity for residents and business owners to provide donations to
local charities visiting Tewksbury for the day. One of the charities is called the Boston
Building Resources. (Visit www.zwdtewksbury.org for info on the other charities.)
Doors
Windows
Sinks
Lighting Fixtures
Toilets
Carpet
Appliances
Paint
What is BBR?
The Reuse Center at Boston Building Resources is a charitable nonprofit that accepts
donations of new and gently used materials for resale. It opened its doors in 1993 and was
known until recently as the Building Materials Resource Center. Anyone can shop at the
Reuse Center. Additional discounts are given to Plus members, people who meet our income
guidelines, as well as any charitable nonprofit organization.
What kinds of donations do they accept?
A full listing of acceptable and unacceptable items is printed on the reverse side of this page.
How can I help?
Spread the word to your colleagues and bring your donations to ZWD. BBR will be waiting
with a box truck on hand to graciously accept your building supplies.
www.zwdtewksbury.org
What we DO accept
For the Kitchen and Bathroom
Cabinets
Countertops
Sinks and faucets
Vanities
Tubs and enclosures
Low flow toilets
Ceramic tile
Accessories (towel racks, etc.)
Windows (no lead paint please)
Vinyl and wood replacement
Insulated double hung units
Awning and hopper windows
Doors (no lead paint please)
Interior (minimum width 30")
Exterior and storm
Hardware (locks, knobs, hinges)
Lumber, Plywood, Sheetrock
Dimensional lumber
(6' minimum length, no scraps)
Moldings
Plywood (half sheets or larger)
Drywall (half sheets or larger)
Exterior house shutters
(wood, no lead paint)
Flooring
Carpeting and carpet tiles
Ceramic and vinyl tile
Sheet vinyl
Wood
What we DO NOT accept
Doors
Doors with lead paint
Storm doors
(without frame, screen, or glass)
Sliding patio doors
(unless in excellent condition with
wood interior and clad exterior)
Used bi-fold doors
Hollow core doors
Used shower doors
Cabinet doors without the cabinets
Windows
Storm windows
Casement or fixed windows
Any sash without its frame
Single-pane wood sashes
Picture windows larger than 24 sq. ft.
Plumbing
Used cast iron tubs
Toilets that are not low-flow
Used pipes
(cast iron, PVC already glued)
Steam radiators
Wall-mounted sinks
Appliances
Appliances not in excellent
working condition
Appliances not in “showroom”
condition
Any appliance that is five years
old or older
Used wall ovens without their
cabinets
Other
Acoustic ceiling tiles
Countertops that are worn,
stained or dated
Kitchen cabinets that are too
old to be reused
Furniture
Office equipment
Recreational/exercise equip.
Fill - clean or otherwise
Glass of any kind (storefront,
plate, jalousie, mirrors)
Concrete masonry units/bricks
unless they are delivered to us,
clean and free of mortar
Used chain link fencing
Old, used carpet
Electrical
Commercial electrical equipment
Commercial light fixtures that don’t
have residential application
Recessed lighting (“cans”)
Paint
Partial cans or paint in poor condition
Electrical (working and complete)
Res. surface-mounted light fixtures
Paddle fans
Paint
Latex (full containers, clean cans)
Please call BBR at 617-442-2262 x232 to discuss additional items.