Host Rob Ramsdell has rented a commercial-grade shredding truck, and it will be parked at Swissbakers in Allston. This is a great opportunity to shred old tax returns and other sensitive papers. Whether you have a small pile, a box, or many boxes, bring them! Don't hold back – the truck can consume over 400 boxes in 3 hours. That's a lot of shredding! It's quick, easy, and secure. And it's also the most eco-friendly way to dispose of shredded paper! The Shred-it Truck can handle almost anything – staples, spiral notebooks, paper clips, rubber bands, and similar types of material are all fine.
Christine O’Donnell, founder and executive director of ShowUp, will be at Shred & Bread to facilitate an art supply swap! Read more about what can be swapped below! RSVP via this Google Form if you have supplies to swap, or just want to hang out!
Items that we accept:
Art + Craft
pencils, colored pencils, markers, drawing pens, erasers, sharpeners, acrylic paint, oil paint, watercolor paints, paintbrushes, clean canvases, pastels, charcoal, crafting clay, ink and ink pads, printmaking tools, calligraphy tools, hand tools, scissors, cutting mats, beads + jewelry making supplies, art storage containers, cigar boxes
Fibers
thread, knitting + crochet tools, sewing needles, aida cloth, fabric (larger than 10" x 10", please no scraps!), elastic, zippers, leather, pins, lace, hemp, embroidery floss, rotary cutters, scissors, stencils, yarn, patterns, transfers, knitting + sewing baskets and cases, rulers, vintage and modern notions and tools
Stationery
watercolor paper, craft paper, scrap booking paper, wallpaper (samples), sketchbooks, notebooks, stationery, envelopes, sticky notes, glue, tape, memo books, rulers, cards, stamps, stickers, ink pads
Books
art- and craft- related books, coloring books, sewing books, vintage books + maps, collage materials, craft magazines, handmade books and zines
Other items
enamel pins, patches, maps, clean planters, small gardening supplies, bubble mailers and packing supplies (except styrofoam packing peanuts), shipping boxes, paper & reusable shopping bags, frames, mats, easels, buttons
Items that we cannot accept:
Fake flowers and plants
Holiday decorations, holiday-specific books, or anything Christmas-related
Home linens, towels, sheets, drapes or tablecloths
Anything toxic, combustible or hazardous (including spray paints and aerosols)
Clothing and clothing hangers of any kind
Electronics and appliances
Tile and fabric samples
House paint
Medical supplies
Scraps of fabric smaller than 10" x 10"
Anything broken or needing repair, especially sewing machines
Binders or large office supplies
Glitter or anything with glitter
Heavy or Oversized Items: anything that requires more than one person to carry