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Parking System Upgrade
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Boston is upgrading its parking enforcement and permitting systems. During the transition period from June 27 to June 30, brief service interruptions may occur as we migrate to the new platform. No late fees will be assessed during this outage.
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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
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • 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
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Posted:
2025-12-06T08:30:00 - 2025-12-06T12:00:00
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