Each morning, Westborough Patch presents “5 Things You Need to Know,” a collection of announcements, events and reminders to help you organize your day. 4. TerraCycle, a recycling company, is hoping to reduce packaging waste by paying for it. The company will pay two cents per item to a charity of choice for anyone who sends waste to the free collection program. Shipping costs are paid. To learn more, visit www.terracycle.net. A company statement said it turns trash into “bright, innovative products such as backpacks, speakers and pencil cases.”