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Zero Waste Day Drop-Off

Bring your household hazardous waste and certain waste ban items to a Zero Waste Day for safe disposal.

August 16, 2025
  • 8:30am - 12:00pm
  • 315 Gardner Street
    W. Roxbury DPW
    West Roxbury, MA 02132
  • Contact:
    Department of Public Works
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
    Environment and green living
  • Posted:
2025-08-16T08:30:00 - 2025-08-16T12:00:00

Accepted materials at zERO WASTE DAY DROP-OFFS

Please note:
  • We only take waste from Boston residents. You need to show us a photo ID, utility bill, or lease as proof of your residency. We will not take any waste from businesses.
  • We reserve the right to reject any materials that do not meet our regulations.
  • Latex and acrylic paint are NOT hazardous. Just let the paint dry out in the can and put it out on your trash day.
  • We accept rechargeable batteries such as lithium-ion batteries. We do NOT accept Alkaline Batteries - these are your traditional, non-rechargeable AAA, AA, C, D and 9 volt batteries - they are NOT hazardous. Alkaline batteries will be labeled with “no added mercury” or with a green tree logo. Please place them in your regular trash. Visit our website for more details on what batteries we accept. 
August 16, 2025
  • 8:30am - 12:00pm
  • 315 Gardner Street
    W. Roxbury DPW
    West Roxbury, MA 02132
  • Contact:
    Department of Public Works
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
    Environment and green living
  • Posted:
2025-08-16T08:30:00 - 2025-08-16T12:00:00
Last updated:

Zero Waste Day Drop-Off

Bring your household hazardous waste and certain waste ban items to a Zero Waste Day for safe disposal. 

June 28, 2025
  • 8:30am - 12:00pm
  • 315 Gardner Street
    W. Roxbury DPW
    West Roxbury, MA 02132
  • Contact:
    Department of Public Works
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
    Environment and green living
  • Posted:
2025-06-28T08:30:00 - 2025-06-28T12:00:00

accepted materials at zero waste DAY DROP-OFFS

Please note:
  • We only take waste from Boston residents. You need to show us a photo ID, utility bill, or lease as proof of your residency. We will not take any waste from businesses.
  • We reserve the right to reject any materials that do not meet our regulations.
  • Latex and acrylic paint are NOT hazardous. Just let the paint dry out in the can and put it out on your trash day.
  • We accept rechargeable batteries such as lithium-ion batteries. We do NOT accept Alkaline Batteries - these are your traditional, non-rechargeable AAA, AA, C, D and 9 volt batteries - they are NOT hazardous. Alkaline batteries will be labeled with “no added mercury” or with a green tree logo. Please place them in your regular trash. Visit our website for more details on what batteries we accept. 
June 28, 2025
  • 8:30am - 12:00pm
  • 315 Gardner Street
    W. Roxbury DPW
    West Roxbury, MA 02132
  • Contact:
    Department of Public Works
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
    Environment and green living
  • Posted:
2025-06-28T08:30:00 - 2025-06-28T12:00:00
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Zero Waste Day Drop-Off

Bring your household hazardous waste and certain waste ban items to a Zero Waste Day for safe disposal. 

May 17, 2025
  • 8:30am - 12:00pm
  • 400 Frontage Road
    Central DPW Facility
    Lower Roxbury, MA 02118
  • Contact:
    Department of Public Works
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
    Environment and green living
  • Posted:
2025-05-17T08:30:00 - 2025-05-17T12:00:00

zero waste day Accepted items 

Please note:
  • We only take waste from Boston residents. You need to show us a photo ID, utility bill, or lease as proof of your residency. We will not take any waste from businesses.
  • We reserve the right to reject any materials that do not meet our regulations.
  • Latex and acrylic paint are NOT hazardous. Just let the paint dry out in the can and put it out on your trash day.
  • We accept rechargeable batteries such as lithium-ion batteries. We do NOT accept Alkaline Batteries - these are your traditional, non-rechargeable AAA, AA, C, D and 9 volt batteries - they are NOT hazardous. Alkaline batteries will be labeled with “no added mercury” or with a green tree logo. Please place them in your regular trash.
May 17, 2025
  • 8:30am - 12:00pm
  • 400 Frontage Road
    Central DPW Facility
    Lower Roxbury, MA 02118
  • Contact:
    Department of Public Works
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
    Environment and green living
  • Posted:
2025-05-17T08:30:00 - 2025-05-17T12:00:00
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Yard Waste Drop-Off

Bring your LEAF AND YARD WASTE to this Yard Waste Drop-off for composting!

December 6, 2025
  • 8:30am - 12:00pm
  • 416 American Legion Highway
    Mattapan, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Public Works Department
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
    Environment and green living
  • Posted:
2025-12-06T08:30:00 - 2025-12-06T12:00:00

We will only accept yard waste from Boston residents. You will need to show a photo ID, utility bill, or lease as proof of your residency. We reserve the right to refuse materials.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a LEAF AND YARD WASTE EVENT only. No other materials or waste will be accepted. 

What you need to know:

aCCEPTaBLE YARD WASTE
  • Common yard waste material includes leaves and grass clippings, twigs, and yard brush.
  • Place leaves and yard debris in large paper bags or open barrels. Do not use plastic bags.  
  • Tie small branches with string. The maximum size for small branches is three feet with a one-inch diameter.
MATERIALS NOT ACCEPTED
  • Tree stumps, large branches, tree limbs, bushes and shrubs will not be accepted
  • Mulch and dirt will not be accepted
  • Plastic bags will not be accepted
  • Materials from businesses or commercial waste will not be accepted
  • No other materials or waste ban items will be accepted 
The event starts at 8:30 a.M. and ends promptly at 12 P.M.
December 6, 2025
  • 8:30am - 12:00pm
  • 416 American Legion Highway
    Mattapan, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Public Works Department
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
    Environment and green living
  • Posted:
2025-12-06T08:30:00 - 2025-12-06T12:00:00
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Zero Waste Pop-Up Drop-Off

Bring your yard waste, e-waste, paint and motor oil, household chemicals, clothing & textiles, and paper for shredding to a Zero Waste Pop-Up drop-off event! Visit our Zero Waste Day page to learn about other drop-off events

November 8, 2025
  • 8:30am - 12:00pm
  • 327 Forest Hills Street
    Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Public Works Department
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
    Environment and green living
  • Posted:
2025-11-08T08:30:00 - 2025-11-08T12:00:00

PLEASE NOTE:

  • We only take waste from Boston residents. You need to show us a photo ID, utility bill, or lease as proof of your residency. 
  • We will not take any waste from businesses.
  • We reserve the right to reject any materials that do not meet our regulations.
  • Latex and acrylic paint are NOT hazardous. Just let the paint dry out in the can and put it out on your trash day.
  • We accept rechargeable batteries such as lithium-ion batteries. We do NOT accept Alkaline Batteries - these are your traditional, non-rechargeable AAA, AA, C, D and 9 volt batteries - they are NOT hazardous. Alkaline batteries will be labeled with “no added mercury” or with a green tree logo. Please place them in your regular trash. Visit our website for more details on what batteries we accept. 
November 8, 2025
  • 8:30am - 12:00pm
  • 327 Forest Hills Street
    Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Public Works Department
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
    Environment and green living
  • Posted:
2025-11-08T08:30:00 - 2025-11-08T12:00:00

Accepted Items at THIS event

Accepted items

Below are a few examples of accepted items. View a full list of accepted items here.

  • ​​​​​​Cell phones
  • Computers
  • Cords, chargers, wires
  • Keyboards
  • Microwaves
  • Printers
  • Power supplies
  • Tablets
  • Televisions
  • VCR/DVD players

Below are a few examples of accepted items. View a full list of accepted items here.

  • Acids and sulfuric acid, aerosol cans
  • Aerosols and aerosol spray cans
  • Batteries: Lithium, alkaline, nickel-cadmium
  • Caulk, chemistry set chemicals, pool chemicals
  • Fire starters, flammable liquids, floor-care products, and furniture polish
  • Motor oil
  • Paint: oil-based, latex
  • Pesticides
  • Paper shredding
  • Please remove all binder clips and binders as this will clog the shredder.
  • It is OK to leave: staples, rubber bands and paper clips
  • We will shred up to 10 copy paper size boxes or containers of your personal documents.
  • Paper shredding occurs onsite but due to the high volume of traffic at these events, residents CANNOT watch their documents be shredded. 

Below are a few examples of accepted items. View a full list of accepted items here.

Footwear (in pairs): 

  • Shoes 

  • Heels (wedges, pumps) 

  • Flats 

  • Sandals 

  • Flip Flops 

  • Boots (work boots, dress boots, winter boots) 

  • Sneakers 

  • Cleats 

  • Slippers 

Clothing: 

  • Tops (T-shirts, blouses, shirts, tank tops) 

  • Sweaters 

  • Sweatshirts 

  • Dresses 

  • Outerwear (coats, jackets, blazers) 

  • Bottoms (pants, slacks, jeans, sweatpants, skirts, shorts) 

  • Suits 

  • Socks 

  • Pajamas 

  • Slips 

  • Bras 

  • Underwear 

Accessories: 

  • Hats 

  • Bags (pocketbooks, backpacks, duffle bags, totes) 

  • Belts 

  • Gloves 

  • Ties 

  • Scarves 

  • Bathrobes 

Linens: 

  • Sheets 

  • Blankets 

  • Towels 

  • Curtains/Drapes 

  • Aprons 

  • Dish cloths 

  • Cloth napkins 

  • Table linens 

  • Comforters 

  • Throw rugs 

  • Placemats 

Other: 

  • Coffee makers

  • Decorative pillows

  • Dishware

  • Musical instruments

  • Pots & Pans

  • Toys

  • Common yard waste material includes leaves and grass clippings, branches, and yard brush.
  • Place leaves and yard debris in large paper bags. Do not use plastic bags. 
  • Tie branches with string. The maximum size for branches is three feet long with a one-inch diameter.
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Zero Waste Pop-Up Drop-Off

Bring your yard waste, e-waste, paint and motor oil, household chemicals, clothing & textiles and paper for shredding to a Zero Waste Pop-Up drop-off event! Visit our Zero Waste Day page to learn about other drop-off events.

October 25, 2025
  • 8:30am - 12:00pm
  • 338 E Eagle St
    East Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Public Works Department
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
    Environment and green living
  • Posted:
2025-10-25T08:30:00 - 2025-10-25T12:00:00

PLEASE NOTE:

  • We only take waste from Boston residents. You need to show us a photo ID, utility bill, or lease as proof of your residency. 
  • We will not take any waste from businesses.
  • We reserve the right to reject any materials that do not meet our regulations.
  • Latex and acrylic paint are NOT hazardous. Just let the paint dry out in the can and put it out on your trash day.
  • We accept rechargeable batteries such as lithium-ion batteries. We do NOT accept Alkaline Batteries - these are your traditional, non-rechargeable AAA, AA, C, D and 9 volt batteries - they are NOT hazardous. Alkaline batteries will be labeled with “no added mercury” or with a green tree logo. Please place them in your regular trash. Visit our website for more details on what batteries we accept. 
October 25, 2025
  • 8:30am - 12:00pm
  • 338 E Eagle St
    East Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Public Works Department
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
    Environment and green living
  • Posted:
2025-10-25T08:30:00 - 2025-10-25T12:00:00

Accepted Items at THIS event

Accepted items

Below are a few examples of accepted items. View a full list of accepted items here.

  • ​​​​​​Cell phones
  • Computers
  • Cords, chargers, wires
  • Keyboards
  • Microwaves
  • Printers
  • Power supplies
  • Tablets
  • Televisions
  • VCR/DVD players

Below are a few examples of accepted items. View a full list of accepted items here.

  • Acids and sulfuric acid, aerosol cans
  • Aerosols and aerosol spray cans
  • Batteries: Lithium, alkaline, nickel-cadmium
  • Caulk, chemistry set chemicals, pool chemicals
  • Fire starters, flammable liquids, floor-care products, and furniture polish
  • Motor oil
  • Paint: oil-based, latex
  • Pesticides
  • Paper shredding
  • Please remove all binder clips and binders as this will clog the shredder.
  • It is OK to leave: staples, rubber bands and paper clips
  • We will shred up to 10 copy paper size boxes or containers of your personal documents.
  • Paper shredding occurs onsite but due to the high volume of traffic at these events, residents CANNOT watch their documents be shredded. 

Below are a few examples of accepted items. View a full list of accepted items here.

Footwear (in pairs): 

  • Shoes 

  • Heels (wedges, pumps) 

  • Flats 

  • Sandals 

  • Flip Flops 

  • Boots (work boots, dress boots, winter boots) 

  • Sneakers 

  • Cleats 

  • Slippers 

Clothing: 

  • Tops (T-shirts, blouses, shirts, tank tops) 

  • Sweaters 

  • Sweatshirts 

  • Dresses 

  • Outerwear (coats, jackets, blazers) 

  • Bottoms (pants, slacks, jeans, sweatpants, skirts, shorts) 

  • Suits 

  • Socks 

  • Pajamas 

  • Slips 

  • Bras 

  • Underwear 

Accessories: 

  • Hats 

  • Bags (pocketbooks, backpacks, duffle bags, totes) 

  • Belts 

  • Gloves 

  • Ties 

  • Scarves 

  • Bathrobes 

Linens: 

  • Sheets 

  • Blankets 

  • Towels 

  • Curtains/Drapes 

  • Aprons 

  • Dish cloths 

  • Cloth napkins 

  • Table linens 

  • Comforters 

  • Throw rugs 

  • Placemats 

Other: 

  • Coffee makers

  • Decorative pillows

  • Dishware

  • Musical instruments

  • Pots & Pans

  • Toys

  • Common yard waste material includes leaves and grass clippings, branches, and yard brush.
  • Place leaves and yard debris in large paper bags. Do not use plastic bags.  
  • Tie branches with string. The maximum size for branches is three feet long with a one-inch diameter.
Last updated:

Zero Waste Pop-Up Drop-off

Bring your yard waste, e-waste, paint and motor oil, household chemicals, and textiles! Visit our Zero Waste Day page to learn about other drop-off events. 

April 12, 2025
2025-04-12T08:30:00 - 2025-04-12T12:00:00

PLEASE NOTE:

  • We only take waste from Boston residents. You need to show us a photo ID, utility bill, or lease as proof of your residency. 
  • We will not take any waste from businesses.
  • We reserve the right to reject any materials that do not meet our regulations.
  • Latex and acrylic paint are NOT hazardous. Just let the paint dry out in the can and put it out on your trash day.
  • We accept rechargeable batteries such as lithium-ion batteries. We do NOT accept Alkaline Batteries - these are your traditional, non-rechargeable AAA, AA, C, D and 9 volt batteries - they are NOT hazardous. Alkaline batteries will be labeled with “no added mercury” or with a green tree logo. Please place them in your regular trash. Visit our website for more details on what batteries we accept. 
April 12, 2025
2025-04-12T08:30:00 - 2025-04-12T12:00:00

Accepted Items at THIS event

Accepted items

Below are a few examples of accepted items. View a full list of accepted items here.

  • ​​​​​​Cell phones
  • Computers
  • Cords, chargers, wires
  • Keyboards
  • Microwaves
  • Printers
  • Power supplies
  • Tablets
  • Televisions
  • VCR/DVD players

Below are a few examples of accepted items. View a full list of accepted items here.

  • Acids and sulfuric acid, aerosol cans
  • Aerosols and aerosol spray cans
  • Batteries: Lithium, alkaline, nickel-cadmium
  • Caulk, chemistry set chemicals, pool chemicals
  • Fire starters, flammable liquids, floor-care products, and furniture polish
  • Motor oil
  • Paint: oil-based, latex
  • Pesticides

Accepted forms of Styrofoam for this pilot program:

  • Foam coolers
  • Styrofoam packaging
  • Styrofoam egg cartons
  • Food containers, trays and cups
  • Packing peanuts
  • Please note: If the material does not snap when bent we do not accept it.

Below are a few examples of accepted items. View a full list of accepted items here.

Footwear (in pairs): 

  • Shoes 

  • Heels (wedges, pumps) 

  • Flats 

  • Sandals 

  • Flip Flops 

  • Boots (work boots, dress boots, winter boots) 

  • Sneakers 

  • Cleats 

  • Slippers 

Clothing: 

  • Tops (T-shirts, blouses, shirts, tank tops) 

  • Sweaters 

  • Sweatshirts 

  • Dresses 

  • Outerwear (coats, jackets, blazers) 

  • Bottoms (pants, slacks, jeans, sweatpants, skirts, shorts) 

  • Suits 

  • Socks 

  • Pajamas 

  • Slips 

  • Bras 

  • Underwear 

Accessories: 

  • Hats 

  • Bags (pocketbooks, backpacks, duffle bags, totes) 

  • Belts 

  • Gloves 

  • Ties 

  • Scarves 

  • Bathrobes 

Linens: 

  • Sheets 

  • Blankets 

  • Towels 

  • Curtains/Drapes 

  • Aprons 

  • Dish cloths 

  • Cloth napkins 

  • Table linens 

  • Comforters 

  • Throw rugs 

  • Placemats 

Other: 

  • Coffee makers

  • Decorative pillows

  • Dishware

  • Musical instruments

  • Pots & Pans

  • Toys

  • Common yard waste material includes leaves and grass clippings, branches, and yard brush.
  • Place leaves and yard debris in large paper bags. Do not use plastic bags.  
  • Tie branches with string. The maximum size for branches is three feet long with a one-inch diameter.
Last updated:

BERDO Commercial Real Estate Working Group

The BERDO Commercial Real Estate Working Group is having a kick-off meeting.

January 31, 2024
2024-01-31T12:00:00 - 2024-01-31T13:00:00

This meeting is being held virtually. You may join via Zoom.

Agenda
  1. Welcome & Introductions
  2. Objectives & Ground Rules
  3. Regulatory Overview & Near-Term Priorities
  4. Next Steps
  5. Public Comment
January 31, 2024
2024-01-31T12:00:00 - 2024-01-31T13:00:00
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BERDO Emissions Planning Office Hours

Join the BERDO team for weekly office hours to ask questions about compliance with emissions standards. 

August 1, 2024
  • 10:00am - 11:00am
    Repeats weekly on Thursday, starting from August 1, 2024, until December 31, 2024
  • ZOOM SESSION
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    BERDO team
  • send an email
  • 617-635-3850
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
    Environment and green living
  • Posted:
2024-08-01T10:00:00 - 2024-08-01T11:00:00

Members of the BERDO team will be available to answer questions about BERDO emissions estimates and potential compliance strategies.

Office hours are held weekly on Thursdays at 10 a.m. on Zoom. Registration is required.

To join a session, please register for a date through the link provided below.

August 1, 2024
  • 10:00am - 11:00am
    Repeats weekly on Thursday, starting from August 1, 2024, until December 31, 2024
  • ZOOM SESSION
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    BERDO team
  • send an email
  • 617-635-3850
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
    Environment and green living
  • Posted:
2024-08-01T10:00:00 - 2024-08-01T11:00:00
Last updated:

BERDO Emissions Compliance: Renewable Energy

Join the BERDO team to learn more about how to achieve compliance with emissions standards through renewable energy generation and renewable energy purchases. This event is part of a webinar series about BERDO flexibility measures and emissions compliance.

March 27, 2024
2024-03-27T03:00:00 - 2024-03-27T04:30:00

The BERDO team is hosting a series of online webinars to provide information on BERDO flexibility measures and emissions compliance.

This session will focus on how to use renewable energy to achieve compliance with emissions standards. The BERDO team will provide an overview of the different compliance mechanisms related to renewable energy that are available under BERDO and explain the requirements building owners need to look for to use renewable energy generation and renewable energy purchases to comply with BERDO.

All webinars in this series will be held on Zoom and registration is required. To join the webinar, please register through link provided below. 

March 27, 2024
2024-03-27T03:00:00 - 2024-03-27T04:30:00
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