“Cans for Care” Participation & Information

How to Participate in “Cans for Care”

Every 5¢ Makes a Difference

Thank you for helping us turn Massachusetts 5¢ deposit containers into care for Dedham seniors. Whether you're donating a few containers or organizing a community collection, your participation makes a meaningful difference.

Ways to Participate

Donate Containers

We gladly accept eligible Massachusetts 5¢ deposit containers, including:

• Aluminum beverage cans

• Plastic beverage bottles

• Glass beverage bottles

Please note that many water bottles, juice containers, sports drinks, and other non-carbonated beverages are not subject to the Massachusetts bottle deposit law and cannot be redeemed. Consider recycling these.

Community Collection Events

Community collection events are held throughout the year.

When our next collection is scheduled, details will be posted below and shared through our website, newsletter, and social media channels.

The next community-wide collection event is scheduled for Saturday, October 17, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Dedham American Legion (with the tank) parking lot, 155 Eastern Avenue, Dedham. This event marks the one-year anniversary of our Cans for Care program, which has helped benefit Dedham seniors through the redemption of bottles and cans. Join us as we work toward an exciting milestone of 50,000 redeemed containers in our first year!

Bulk Pickup Service

Have several bags or boxes of redeemable containers?

We'll gladly arrange a pickup at your home, business, church, school, or organization.

Call 339.600.1986 or complete our Pickup Request form.

Organize a Collection

Businesses, restaurants, schools, churches, civic organizations, neighborhood groups, and community clubs are invited to organize container drives.

Every collection helps support Dedham seniors.

Can't Donate Containers?

You can still make a difference.

Financial donations—and even rolls of nickels—help support the same mission of caring for Dedham seniors.

Traveling?

Many neighboring states also have bottle deposit programs.

If your beverage container carries a Massachusetts redemption value, bring it home and donate it to Cans for Care.

Questions?

Cans for Care Can-do Team

📧 cansforcare@fdcoainc.org

📞 339.600.1986

We'll be happy to help.

Thank You

Every donated container helps brighten the lives of Dedham seniors.

Thank you, Dedham, and beyond!