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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 29, 2024
  • 8:30am - 12:00pm
  • 315 Gardner Street
    W. Roxbury DPW
    West Roxbury, MA 02132
  • Contact:
    Department of Public Works
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Posted:
2024-06-29T08:30:00 - 2024-06-29T12:00:00
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 offer paper shredding at all of our events. We will shred up to 10 copy paper size boxes or containers of your personal documents.
  • We accept all clothing and textiles, including pants, coats, hats, and suits. As long as it’s dry and not moldy, we want it. But, there are certain items that we can't accept.
  • You can recycle electronics at this event. We don't take commercial material from businesses. Learn more about what electronics you can — and can't — recycle.
  • Find the full list of accepted materials:

ZERO WASTE DAY DROP-OFFS

June 29, 2024
  • 8:30am - 12:00pm
  • 315 Gardner Street
    W. Roxbury DPW
    West Roxbury, MA 02132
  • Contact:
    Department of Public Works
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Posted:
2024-06-29T08:30:00 - 2024-06-29T12:00:00
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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 18, 2024
  • 8:30am - 12:00pm
  • 400 Frontage Road
    Central DPW Facility
    Lower Roxbury, MA 02118
  • Contact:
    Department of Public Works
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Posted:
2024-05-18T08:30:00 - 2024-05-18T12:00:00
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 offer paper shredding at all of our events. We will shred up to 10 copy paper size boxes or containers of your personal documents.
  • We accept all clothing and textiles, including pants, coats, hats, and suits. As long as it’s dry and not moldy, we want it. But, there are certain items that we can't accept.
  • You can recycle electronics at this event. We don't take commercial material from businesses. Learn more about what electronics you can — and can't — recycle.
  • Find the full list of accepted materials:

zero waste day drop-offs

May 18, 2024
  • 8:30am - 12:00pm
  • 400 Frontage Road
    Central DPW Facility
    Lower Roxbury, MA 02118
  • Contact:
    Department of Public Works
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Posted:
2024-05-18T08:30:00 - 2024-05-18T12:00:00
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Leaf and Yard Waste Drop-Off

Bring your yard waste to a drop-off event for composting! 

December 7, 2024
  • 8:30am - 12:00pm
  • 416 American Legion Highway
    Mattapan, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Public Works Department
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Posted:
2024-12-07T08:30:00 - 2024-12-07T12:00:00

We only take yard waste from Boston residents. You need to show us a photo ID, utility bill, or lease as proof of your residency. 

LEAF AND YARD WASTE TIPS:
  • 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 with a one-inch diameter.
December 7, 2024
  • 8:30am - 12:00pm
  • 416 American Legion Highway
    Mattapan, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Public Works Department
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Posted:
2024-12-07T08:30:00 - 2024-12-07T12:00:00
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Leaf and Yard Waste Drop-Off

Bring your yard waste to a drop-off event for composting! 

November 9, 2024
  • 8:30am - 12:00pm
  • 327 Forest Hills Street
    Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Public Works Department
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Posted:
2024-11-09T08:30:00 - 2024-11-09T12:00:00

We only take yard waste from Boston residents. You need to show us a photo ID, utility bill, or lease as proof of your residency. 

LEAF AND YARD WASTE TIPS:
  • 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 with a one-inch diameter.
November 9, 2024
  • 8:30am - 12:00pm
  • 327 Forest Hills Street
    Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Public Works Department
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Posted:
2024-11-09T08:30:00 - 2024-11-09T12:00:00
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Leaf and Yard Waste Drop-Off

Bring your yard waste to a drop-off event for composting! 

October 26, 2024
  • 8:30am - 12:00pm
  • 338 E Eagle St
    East Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Public Works Department
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Posted:
2024-10-26T08:30:00 - 2024-10-26T12:00:00

We only take yard waste from Boston residents. You need to show us a photo ID, utility bill, or lease as proof of your residency. 

LEAF AND YARD WASTE TIPS:
  • 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 with a one-inch diameter.
October 26, 2024
  • 8:30am - 12:00pm
  • 338 E Eagle St
    East Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Public Works Department
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Posted:
2024-10-26T08:30:00 - 2024-10-26T12:00:00
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Leaf and Yard Waste Drop-Off

Bring your yard waste to a drop-off event for composting! 

April 13, 2024
2024-04-13T08:30:00 - 2024-04-13T12:00:00

We only take yard waste from Boston residents. You need to show us a photo ID, utility bill, or lease as proof of your residency. 

Leaf and yard waste tips:
  • 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 with a one-inch diameter.
April 13, 2024
2024-04-13T08:30:00 - 2024-04-13T12:00:00
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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. 

March 29, 2024
  • 10:00am - 11:00am
    Repeats weekly on Friday, starting from January 12, 2024, until January 3, 2025
  • ZOOM SESSION
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    BERDO team
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Posted:
2024-03-29T10:00:00 - 2024-03-29T11:00:00

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 Fridays at 10:00 am on Zoom. Registration is required.

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

March 29, 2024
  • 10:00am - 11:00am
    Repeats weekly on Friday, starting from January 12, 2024, until January 3, 2025
  • ZOOM SESSION
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    BERDO team
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Posted:
2024-03-29T10:00:00 - 2024-03-29T11:00:00
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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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BERDO Flexibility Measures III: Hardship Compliance Plans

Join the BERDO team to learn more about Hardship Compliance Plans. This event is part of a webinar series about BERDO flexibility measures and emissions compliance.

February 14, 2024
2024-02-14T15:00:00 - 2024-02-14T16:30:00

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 Hardship Compliance Plans. The BERDO team will provide an overview of Hardship Compliance Plans, explain the requirements to apply for this flexibility measure, and walk attendees through the application process. 

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

February 14, 2024
2024-02-14T15:00:00 - 2024-02-14T16:30:00
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