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 reserve the right to refuse material.

what you need to know:

• Yard Waste:
  • 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.
• Paint and motor oil:
  • 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.
• Paper Shredding:
  • We will shred up to 10 copy paper size boxes or containers of your personal documents.
• Household Chemicals:
  • All chemicals must be in their original container.
• Electronics 
  • Some accepted items are listed below but not limited to:
    • Computers: desktops, towers, laptops, monitors, and tablets

    • Microwaves, cameras, robots

    • LCD flat panel monitors

    • Printers: inkjets, laserjets, copiers, and scanners

    • Networking equipment: switches, routers, and servers

    • Audio and Video equipment: VHS players, DVD players, stereos, speakers, headphones

    • Telephones: cell phones and landline phones

    • Other electronic accessories: keyboards, mouse devices, cables, and wires

We only take waste from Boston residents. You need to show a photo ID, utility bill, or lease as proof of residency. We reserve the right to refuse material.

what you need to know:

• Yard Waste:
  • 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.
• Oil Based Paint, Motor Oil, Gasoline
  • We don’t take paint, motor oil, or gasoline from businesses.
  • We won’t take paints, stains, varnishes, and thinners that aren’t in their original containers.
  • Containers need to have labels that we can read.
  • 20 gallon limit on paint, motor oil, and gasoline. Containers must not exceed 5 gallons.
  • Please note: Latex (water based) paint can be dried out and thrown away in the regular trash. 
• Household Chemicals
  • All chemicals must be in their original container.
  • 20 gallon limit on all chemicals. Containers must not exceed 5 gallons.
• Electronics 
  • Some accepted items are listed below but not limited to:
    • Computers: desktops, towers, laptops, monitors, and tablets

    • Microwaves, cameras, robots

    • LCD flat panel monitors

    • Printers: inkjets, laserjets, copiers, and scanners

    • Networking equipment: switches, routers, and servers

    • Audio and Video equipment: VHS players, DVD players, stereos, speakers, headphones

    • Telephones: cell phones and landline phones

    • Other electronic accessories: keyboards, mouse devices, cables, and wires

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

1. Welcome & Introductions
2. Objectives & Ground Rules
3. Regulatory Overview & Near-Term Priorities
4. Next Steps
5. Public Comment

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. 

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. 

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. 

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 Individual Compliance Schedules. The BERDO team will provide an overview of Individual Compliance Schedules, 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.

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 Building Portfolios. The BERDO team will provide an overview of Building Portfolios, explain the requirements to apply for a Building Portfolio, 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. 

Learn and perform bike maintenance and basic repair. Feel to bring your bike! We will also have a winter biking craft.

Learn and perform bike maintenance and basic repair. Feel to bring your bike! We will also have a winter biking craft. We will be at BCYF Jackson Mann once a month from January through March:

• Tuesday, January 23
• Tuesday, February 27
• Tuesday, March 19