Avon Board of Health

06/11/2026

Millions across the U.S. are facing their first round of summer heat this week! 🌡️🥵

Your first instinct on a 90-degree day may be to get in the car, crank the AC to max and sit there, but there’s a much faster way to clear out stagnant air. ⤵️

And remember: a parked car gets dangerously hot instantly. Never leave a child alone in a vehicle — not even for a second.

06/09/2026

06/05/2026

Don't crush the can! Empty, rinse, and recycle bottles and cans ♻

Recycle Smart MA

06/03/2026

It's the start of ice cream season! All ice cream containers should go in the trash 🍦🍨

Recycle Smart MA

06/01/2026

Textiles do not belong in the trash or recycling! Bins for textile collection can be found at AMHS, Butler School, and the Compost Site. 👚👗

Compost Site hours:
Saturday, Sunday, & Wednesday
9am-2pm

Recycle Smart MA

06/01/2026

Compost Site openings in June!

Located at: 90 Wales Avenue

https://www.avon-ma.gov/1700/Recycling-Trash-Collection

05/29/2026

Spring cleaning? Leave your working household items you no longer use at the Swap Shed free of charge. While you're there, look around and take home something new. 🏠

We accept most household items:
🔸All items must be clean, dry, and in good working order
🔸They cannot be broken or missing pieces
🔸No clothing, textiles, furniture larger than 3'x3', hazardous materials, text books, newspapers, encyclopedias, newborn/baby items; or personal/ beauty care.
🔸The compost attendant has the right to refuse any item

For more details please visit:
https://www.avon-ma.gov/1925/Swap-Shed

05/28/2026

Today is our last Stroke Awareness Session with Avon MA Fire Department. Join us at Avon Baptist Church @ 12:00pm to learn:

📣Recognizing the warning signs of stroke
📢Understanding risk factors
📣Learning how to reduce stroke risk
📢Knowing when to call 911

Also offering free blood pressure screenings and discussion about the importance of “knowing your numbers,” since high blood pressure remains the number one risk factor for stroke.

These presentations are free and include a light lunch.
This information could help you recognize a stroke early and potentially save the life of a family member, friend, or neighbor.

Register here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=ELN7QSRnLUuO-ueVtxMRDc-h5Fe3B6VIqjs0VNICgXVUME1YM0s2NDhTSTJEUFJYNkYzNEwzUTlBRC4u&fbclid=IwY2xjawR8SllleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFLbDN0YzVXa2ljcXlqTVJSc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHncFUs7ey02pzFyCNxYd_nymJ4ap9bnSpSqQIIh97-PyNbJFrimB4pzeh-hL_aem_Jm2WZGDHDeF-aMb0wL29Bg&route=shorturl

05/21/2026

Our last Lunch & Learn Session will be held on May 28th! Join us to learn about:

📣Recognizing the warning signs of stroke
📢Understanding risk factors
📣Learning how to reduce stroke risk
📢Knowing when to call 911

Also offering free blood pressure screenings and discussion about the importance of “knowing your numbers,” since high blood pressure remains the number one risk factor for stroke.

These presentations are free and include a light lunch.
This information could help you recognize a stroke early and potentially save the life of a family member, friend, or neighbor.

Register here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=ELN7QSRnLUuO-ueVtxMRDc-h5Fe3B6VIqjs0VNICgXVUME1YM0s2NDhTSTJEUFJYNkYzNEwzUTlBRC4u&fbclid=IwY2xjawR8SZxleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFLbDN0YzVXa2ljcXlqTVJSc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHncFUs7ey02pzFyCNxYd_nymJ4ap9bnSpSqQIIh97-PyNbJFrimB4pzeh-hL_aem_Jm2WZGDHDeF-aMb0wL29Bg&route=shorturl

05/15/2026

Join us tomorrow and you'll have a chance to win 4 Red Sox tickets!

https://www.avon-ma.gov/1740/Board-of-Health