Cans for Care—Turning Every 5¢ into Care

Every eligible Massachusetts 5¢ redeemable container you donate helps the Friends of the Dedham Council on Aging support programs and services that brighten the lives of Dedham seniors.

One container may be worth only a nickel—but together, thousands of containers become thousands of opportunities to make a difference.

A Community Effort

36,000+ Containers Redeemed...and Counting!

Since October 2025, our community has donated more than 36,000 Massachusetts 5¢ deposit containers, turning every 5¢ deposit into care for Dedham seniors.

Thank you, Dedham, and beyond!

Whether you donate one bag or one hundred, every contribution matters.

How You Can Help

Donate Containers

Bring your Massachusetts redeemable cans, plastic bottles, and glass bottles to one of our community collection events, or contact us to arrange a bulk pickup.

Organize a Collection

Invite your family, neighborhood, workplace, church, club, or organization to collect containers together and multiply your impact.

Make a Donation

Can't save containers? Financial donations—and even rolls of nickels—are always welcome and help support the same mission.

Every Nickel Counts

One container.

One nickel.

One act of kindness.

Together, we're building a brighter future for Dedham seniors.