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Paint and motor oil drop-off

From May through August, Public Works hosts swap shops for surplus paint products and drop-offs for used motor oil. We don’t take paint or motor oil from businesses.

July 22, 2023
  • 9:00am - 12:00pm
  • Allston / Brighton Public Works Yard
    315 Western Avenue
    Brighton, MA 02135
  • Contact:
    Public Works
  • Price:
    Free
  • Neighborhood:
    Allston
    Brighton
  • Posted:
2023-07-22T09:00:00 - 2023-07-22T12:00:00

The events take place on Saturdays in four Boston neighborhoods and are only open to City residents.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
  • We don’t take paint and motor oil from businesses.
  • We won’t take paints, stains, varnishes, and thinners that aren’t in original containers.
  • Containers need to have labels that we can read.
  • The most that you can give us is 20 containers.
  • We don’t take aerosol paint cans.
  • You need to show us proof of your Boston residency.

recycling paint and motor oil

July 22, 2023
  • 9:00am - 12:00pm
  • Allston / Brighton Public Works Yard
    315 Western Avenue
    Brighton, MA 02135
  • Contact:
    Public Works
  • Price:
    Free
  • Neighborhood:
    Allston
    Brighton
  • Posted:
2023-07-22T09:00:00 - 2023-07-22T12:00:00
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