Keep on Top of the Latest “Cans for Care” Campaign Developments!

Summary of Campaign:

  • Goal: Collect 20,000 Massachusetts 5-cent redeemable containers (metal cans, plastic bottles, glass bottles) to raise $1,000! All funds will be applied to our Nourish, Inform, and Connection goals within our overarching “Building a Brighter 2025 for Dedham Seniors” fundraising theme. Learn more here about this theme.

  • Duration: Core campaign, 10/18 through 10/26/2025. Extended Run Campaign, 10/27 through 12/31/2025.

  • Collection Points:

    • Additional confirmed collection points, as of 11/28:

      Saturday, 12/6, from 10:30 AM until 1:30 PM at Fairbanks Park parking lot located at the corner of Rustcraft Rd. and Central Avenue opposite the Red Cross building — meet us at our tent!

      Saturday, 12/13, from 10:00 AM until 1:00 PM at the Dedham Farmers Market located indoors at Dedham First Church, 670 High Street. No need to bring containers indoors. We will collect these from you outside the hall.

    • Check back here for other collection opportunities through the end of the year.

  • Other Ways to Participate:

    • Please note that MA 5-cent redeemable containers do not include plastic water bottles, juice containers, and most hard cider cans. These do not carry the MA deposit stamp or label! You may recycle these.

    • Collect containers in groups as a civic challenge from willing church groups, fraternal organizations, recreational clubs, eateries, bars and pubs, and others who may regularly discard these containers that can be converted into valuable donations for our seniors. We gladly take these with appreciation!

    • Special plastic bags for metal cans and plastic bottles and cardboard boxes accepted by our redemption partner are available for a nominal charge of $1 per bag or box each. We will have these available for your convenience at all collection venues.

    • Anyone is welcome to transport their own collection of separated containers directly to our redemption partner, Mansfield Redemption Center, 75 Forbes Blvd., Mansfield MA. They are open Monday through Saturday from 8 AM until 3 PM and are closed on Sundays and MA state holidays. Be sure to notify the Redemption Center when you arrive to credit the Friends of the Dedham Council on Aging, Inc. Acceptable containers include the special clear plastic bags and cardboard boxes mentioned above and any cardboard boxes that original glass bottles are sold in such as 4-packs and 6-packs and 15, 18, 24, and 28 cardboard cartons. Loose containers, mixed container types, and non-conforming packaging such as black plastic bags will not be accepted!

    • We will pick up large quantities (many 100s or more) of redeemable containers at your location. These do not have to be sorted, but be careful about mixing glass with other types in plastic bags! Contact us below to make special arrangements.

  • How to Reach Us with Questions or for special Collections:

    • Cans for Care Can-do Team — by email, cansforcare@fdcoainc.org or by phone, 339.600.1986 and leave a message. We will get back to you promptly!

    • THANK YOU FOR STANDING WITH DEDHAM SENIORS!