[GSC-HCA-Offcampus] September Off-campus events and announcements

Mon Sep 8 18:21:03 EDT 2014

Hey everyone!

     It's your favorite newsletter again. Classes and lab have started back
in full force, and there are many new undergrads milling around dazed and
confused on campus. Escape from the riff-raff and join us at one of our
events to help ease the back-to-class/lab process.
     This time, we are also passing along a message from the Sustainability
folks on recycling in Cambridge. Since recycling is awesome, and most
people do it wrong, please do take a moment to read through it.
      Finally, just as a head's up, we will be sending out this newsletter
again once we get the new list of off-campus emails from the registrar.
Sorry in advance!
      As always, if you have a suggestion for an event or an issue regarding
off-campus life that could be relevant for discussion with the GSC, please
let us know. If you have an event that you would like advertised to this
list, use this form: http://goo.gl/QtXtNP . We're always looking for help
brainstorming and organizing new events.
      Good luck and Have Fun with the new semester!

Your off-campus co-chairs,
George and Jennifer

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1. R&R at The Tavern, Thurs, Sept. 11, 7:30-9:30PM
2. Neptune Oyster box social, Thurs September 18, 7-9PM
3. Tibetan Food at Rangzen, Wednesday, September 24th, 6:30pm
4. MIT Comedy Night at the Thirsty Ear Pub, Tues, Sept. 9, 8pm-10pm
5. Open Mic NIght, Tues, Sept 16, 7:30PM-12AM
6. Recycling in Cambridge, All The Time!
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1. R&R at The Tavern
When: Thurs, Sept. 11, 7:30-9:30PM
Where: The Tavern on the Square in Central Square
Contact: gsc-hca-offcampus-chair at mit.edu
RSVP: https://signup.mit.edu:444/signup.php?id=TandT
Description: Having a busy or stressful start to the semester? Still
putting off celebrating your new move? Wait no longer! Come celebrate with
your fellow off campus students at The Tavern. While we cannot buy your
beer, we will be getting wings, mozzarella sticks, and everything in
between. Come wine (or beer), dine, and destress with us :)
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2. Neptune Oyster box social
When: Thurs September 18, 7-9PM
Where: Neptune Oyster, Salem Street, Boston
Contact: dburseth at mit.edu
RSVP: https://signup.mit.edu:444/signup.php?id=oyster
Description: There's an old adage that oysters are best during the months
that end in R. As such, please sign up to join fellow graduate, off-campus
students on SeptembeR 18th at 7pm at Neptune Oyster on Salem Street in
Boston. This is a great opportunity to connect with students from across
the MIT community! Please contact dburseth at mit.edu with any questions.
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3. Tibetan Food at Rangzen
When: Wednesday, September 24th, 6:30pm
Where: Rangzen Tibetan Place in Central Square, 24 Pearl St.
Contact: jstang at mit.edu
RSVP: https://signup.mit.edu:444/signup.php?id=TandT
Description: Interested in trying Tibetan Food? Join us at our off-campus
housing event at Rangzen Tibetan Place. You get to socialize with other
off-campus students while enjoying an exotic meal! Spots are limited and
will be randomly selected from sign-up. We will reimburse up to $15 for the
cost of the meal. Only those who are selected for a spot will be informed.
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4. MIT Comedy Night at the Thirsty Ear Pub
When: Tues, Sept. 9, 8pm-10pm
Where: Thirsty Ear Pub, Ashdown House (NW35)
Contact: teec-comedy at mit.edu
RSVP: N/A
Description: - Join us for another MIT Comedy Night, with headliner Shawn
Carter (Boston Comedy Festival).
- Hosted by Thom Crowley, featuring Tawanda Gona, Rohan Padhye, Al Park,
and Emily Ruskowski
- Snacks and soda provided. Presented by the Thirsty Ear Executive
Committee.
- Sponsored by GSC Funding Board, Peter de Florez '38 Humor Fund, and
GradRat.
- 21+ govt ID & MIT ID required for entry. Please have ID ready to show at
the door.

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5. Open Mic NIght
When: Tues, Sept 16, 7:30PM-12AM
Where: Thirsty Ear Pub
Contact: parevalo at mit.edu
RSVP: N/A
Description: Come to the Thirsty Ear Open Mic Night on September 16th to
watch your peers perform! Application to perform due by September 5th. 21+
gov't and MIT ID required.
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6. Recycling in Cambridge

Greetings Students Living Off-Campus in Cambridge,

Recycling is easy and mandatory in Cambridge. You can reduce your trash by
at least 50% to help protect the environment and save the City money. If
you live in Cambridge but not in university housing, you likely have
Cambridge curbside recycling service, and this email is for you!

Most residences have recycling bins on wheels. You can place clean bottles,
cans, paper and cardboard in the same bin. Here are details on what can go
in the recycling bin
<http://www.cambridgema.gov/theworks/ourservices/recyclingandtrash/curbsidecollections/curbsiderecyclingbasics.aspx>
. For details on the Cambridge recycling program and how to dispose of
other items, visit our website
<http://www.cambridgema.gov/theworks/ourservices/recyclingandtrash/aboutrecycling.aspx>.
There’s also some helpful information included below.

*Move In Reminders:*

*What to Do With Packaging*

·         *Bubble Wrap and Air Pockets*: Recycle with plastic bags at
the Recycling
Center
<http://www.cambridgema.gov/theworks/ourservices/recyclingandtrash/aboutrecycling/dpwrecyclingcenter.aspx>
during
open hours. Bags must be empty, clean, and dry. Review accepted items here
<http://www.cambridgema.gov/theworks/ourservices/recyclingandtrash/curbsidecollections/getridofitright/Plastics.aspx>
.

·         *Cardboard Boxes:* Be sure boxes are empty of any Styrofoam,
bubble wrap, plastic air pockets, etc.

·         *Styrofoam Peanuts:* Bring Styrofoam peanuts to a UPS Store for
reuse or to the Recycling Center
<http://www.cambridgema.gov/theworks/ourservices/recyclingandtrash/aboutrecycling/dpwrecyclingcenter.aspx>
during
open hours. No cornstarch peanuts, which will dissolve in water.

·         *Blister Packaging:* Hard clear plastic form packaging can be
recycled in the *curbside program
<http://www.cambridgema.gov/theworks/ourservices/recyclingandtrash/curbsidecollections/getridofitright/Commingles.aspx>*
.

*Recycle*

Recycling is mandatory in Cambridge – and easy! Review closely and spread
the word to new residents on what is accepted.
<http://www.cambridgema.gov/theworks/ourservices/recyclingandtrash/curbsidecollections/curbsiderecyclingbasics.aspx>

*E-Newsletter*

All residents are encouraged to stay in the loop and sign up for the City’s
monthly e-newsletter on recycling, composting and reducing waste. Just
email recycle at cambridgema.gov.

*Recycling Tour*

Cambridge residents are invited to tour the *Casella recycling facility
<http://zero-sort.com/>* in Charlestown on Wednesday, October 9 (afternoon)
and Tuesday November 18 (morning). No children under 16. Tours last about 2
hours and involve walking on narrow catwalks and stairs, close to heavy
equipment. You must be walk at a steady pace with a group. We meet at DPW
and carpool, so please let us know if can drive and how many people you can
take. Email recycle at cambridgema.gov to sign up and we’ll send you more info.

*Choose to Reuse: Second-Hand Home Furnishings*

Find great second-hand stuff to furnish your home at locations around the
City <http://tinyurl.com/donatemap>, including Goodwill, Boomerangs,
Cambridge Antique Market, MIT Furniture Exchange (need MIT, Harvard,
Suffolk or BU ID). And check out the Harvard Habitat for Humanity Stuff
Sales <https://www.facebook.com/HarvardHabitatforHumanity> on the Annenberg
Lawn through Sept 1, and Sept 6 & 7.

*Move Out Reminders:*

*Donate, Donate, Donate*

ü  *Clothing and Textiles: *See our Google map of clothing donation spots
<https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=214800664029099116514.0004d9e21ab887245df40&msa=0>.
Good stuff gets reused and damaged stuff gets recycled. Not accepted in
curbside recycling.

ü  *Furniture in Good Condition: *Plan ahead and arrange a free in-home
pick up with the Coalition for the Homeless. Email pictures of your items to
 *donations at mahomeless.org <donations at mahomeless.org>* and include your
address, phone number and put “Cambridge Pickup” in the subject line.They
take kitchen tables & chairs, couches & sofa chairs, ottomans, hutches, end
tables, coffee tables, bed frames, dressers, bookshelves, cabinets, rugs,
lamps, dishes, pots & pans, and blankets & linens. The Coalition will
schedule pickups in Cambridge for the last Friday and first Monday of *every
month*, except holidays. 2014 pickup dates: Sept 26, Oct 6, Oct 31, Nov 3, Nov
21, Dec 1, and Dec 19.For more, visit CambridgeMA.Gov/Furniture
<http://www.cambridgema.gov/furniture>.

ü  *Freecycle and Craig’s List: **Freecycle
<http://www.freecycle.org/>**:* People
give and get stuff for free. It's all about reuse and keeping good stuff
out of landfills (or the incinerator). *Craig's List
<http://www.cambridgema.gov/theworks/permitsanddocuments/Documents/Documents/R/Recycling/Newsletters/~/link.aspx?_id=ED6ABF5D043242D3A3C7C0ECC5BE5663&_z=z>:*
 People submit online classifieds and there is a large For Sale section
which includes a “free” category. It’s a great place to sell items, give
away stuff or save money by finding great second hand stuff!

ü  *Get Rid of It Right: *City’s online list with details on how to
recycle, donate or dispose of just about anything.
<http://www.cambridgema.gov/theworks/ourservices/recyclingandtrash/curbsidecollections/getridofitright.aspx>

*Recycle and Properly Manage*

*Can it go in the curbside recycling bin?*

*Yup!*

ü  *Large Plastics:* All large rigid plastic items are accepted, such as
storage containers, waste baskets, laundry baskets, toys.

ü  *Books: *Rip off hard covers. But, please *donate books
<http://www.cambridgema.gov/theworks/ourservices/recyclingandtrash/curbsidecollections/getridofitright/paperandcardboard/Books.aspx>*,
reuse is better than recycling.

ü  *Full Recycling List
<http://www.cambridgema.gov/theworks/ourservices/recyclingandtrash/curbsidecollections/curbsiderecyclingbasics.aspx>*

*Nope!*

Ï  *NO Plastic Bags: *Plastic bags are not allowed in curbside recycling
because they jam equipment at the recycling facility, causing costly delays
and repairs. Recycle at a grocery store or the Recycling Center
<http://www.cambridgema.gov/theworks/ourservices/recyclingandtrash/aboutrecycling/dpwrecyclingcenter.aspx>.
Bags must be empty, clean and dry. *Bubble Wrap and Air Pockets* can be
recycled at the Recycling Center with plastic bags.

Ï  *NO Batteries or Fluorescent Bulbs: *Non-Alkaline batteries accepted
from Cambridge residents at the Recycling Center
<http://www.cambridgema.gov/theworks/ourservices/recyclingandtrash/aboutrecycling/dpwrecyclingcenter.aspx>or
atHousehold Hazardous Waste collections.
<http://www.cambridgema.gov/theworks/ourservices/recyclingandtrash/hazardouswastecollection.aspx>Alkaline
batteries made in the USA after 1994 do not contain mercury and can be
disposed of in the trash. To recycle compact fluorescent bulbs and long
tubes there are several disposal options
<http://www.cambridgema.gov/theworks/ourservices/recyclingandtrash/hazardouswastecollection/florescentlights.aspx>
including
the Recycling Center
<http://www.cambridgema.gov/theworks/ourservices/recyclingandtrash/aboutrecycling/dpwrecyclingcenter.aspx>and
local hardware stores. Click here for fluorescent bulb clean up info.
<http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/massdep/toxics/sources/guidance-for-cleaning-up-broken-compact-fluorescent-lig.html>

Ï  *NO Electronics: *Find out how to recycle or donate
<http://www.cambridgema.gov/theworks/ourservices/recyclingandtrash/curbsidecollections/getridofitright/Electronics.aspx>.
Bring to local retailers that take back electronics
<http://www.tinyurl.com/TakeBackEPR> like Best Buy, Staples, RadioShack,
and Apple!

Ï  *NO Pots, Pans, Hangers or Other Scrap Metal: *Bring pieces of metal
<http://www.cambridgema.gov/theworks/ourservices/recyclingandtrash/curbsidecollections/getridofitright/Metal.aspx>
 to the Recycling Center
<http://www.cambridgema.gov/theworks/ourservices/recyclingandtrash/aboutrecycling/dpwrecyclingcenter.aspx>
.

Ï  *NO Blinds or Shades: *If not in good enough condition to be reused,
place in the trash.

Ï  *NO Hazardous Waste: *Review what must be brought to a Household
Hazardous Waste collection,
<http://www.cambridgema.gov/theworks/ourservices/recyclingandtrash/hazardouswastecollection.aspx>
including oil-based paint, chemicals and waste fuels. (Next date: 10/4.)

Thank you for all your efforts to reduce waste. Together we are making a
difference!

Meryl Brott, Recycling Program Manager

Cambridge Dept of Public Works

147 Hampshire Street  |  Cambridge, MA 02139  |  www.cambridgema.gov/recycle
617.349.4836    Fax: 617.349.4868  |  mbrott at cambridgema.gov

*Got Stuff? Get Rid of It Right!*
<http://www.cambridgema.gov/theworks/ourservices/recyclingandtrash/curbsidecollections/getridofitright.aspx>
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