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Town Field Community Meeting #3

Please join us for the third community meeting for Improvements to Town Field where we will present the recommendations for safety improvements to the site followed by a community discussion.

March 6, 2024
2024-03-06T18:00:08 - 2024-03-06T19:30:00

Interpretation and translation services will be provided in Spanish, Cabo Verdean Creole, Haitian Creole, Mandarin, Cantonese, and Vietnamese. If you need services in another language, please contact us at thamara.pierrelouis@boston.gov, LCA@boston.gov, or 617-635-4862 by February 29, 2024.

Town Field Community Meeting Zoom Link

March 6, 2024
2024-03-06T18:00:08 - 2024-03-06T19:30:00
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BERDO Commercial Real Estate Working Group

The BERDO Commercial Real Estate Working Group is meeting on March 20, 2024, at 12 p.m.

March 20, 2024
2024-03-20T12:00:00 - 2024-03-20T13:00:00

This meeting is being held virtually. 

Join this meeting via Zoom

  1. Review of the Emissions Calculator Tool
  2. Review of the Environmental Justice Map Tool
  3. Discussion on Successes and Challenges Members Experience related to BERDO Reporting or Compliance
  4. Public Comment Period
  5. Review of Next Steps
March 20, 2024
2024-03-20T12:00:00 - 2024-03-20T13:00:00
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BERDO Healthcare Institutions Working Group

The BERDO Healthcare Institutions Connected to District Energy Systems Working Group is having a kick-off meeting.

February 21, 2024
2024-02-21T15:00:00 - 2024-02-21T16:00:00

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
February 21, 2024
2024-02-21T15:00:00 - 2024-02-21T16:00:00
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Route 57 Transit Priority Corridor Open House

Learn about the updates we've made to our design since last August, and give feedback and input on commercial loading and access needs.

February 15, 2024
2024-02-15T18:00:00 - 2024-02-15T19:30:00

The Route 57 Transit Priority Corridor Project Team has updated designs and information to share about the project, which will change the way the street works on Tremont, Washington, and Cambridge Streets in Allston and Brighton. This includes removing parking to add bus lanes, adding space at streetcorners to improve visibility, and reducing pedestrian crossing distances to improve safety. We've taken feedback from the community at our last meeting, and incorporated it into our design.

Dinner will be provided.

For more information about disability access or language interpretation, please contact transit@boston.gov and LCA@boston.gov.

February 15, 2024
2024-02-15T18:00:00 - 2024-02-15T19:30:00
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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.

September 27, 2025
  • 8:30am - 12:00pm
  • 400 Frontage Road
    Central DPW Facility
    Roxbury, MA 02118
  • Contact:
    Department of Public Works
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
    Environment and green living
  • Posted:
2025-09-27T08:30:00 - 2025-09-27T12:00:00

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. 

400 Frontage Rd

September 27, 2025
  • 8:30am - 12:00pm
  • 400 Frontage Road
    Central DPW Facility
    Roxbury, MA 02118
  • Contact:
    Department of Public Works
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
    Environment and green living
  • Posted:
2025-09-27T08:30:00 - 2025-09-27T12:00:00
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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.

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
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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. 

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

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.
  •  There is a 20 gallon limit on paint, motor oil, gasoline, and all chemicals. Individual containers must not exceed 5 gallons.
  • 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, 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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