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RAIN DATE: Sunday March 24th 

Urban Wilds staff in partnership with the Environment Department welcome community members to join us for an afternoon of "spring cleaning" in Mattahunt Woods Urban Wild. We will work together to remove trash and debris that have been dumped on site over the past few years. Additionally, we will work on managing weeds and vines that harm the woodland. This will also be a great chance for City staff and community members to learn from each other about Mattahunt Woods. We hope you will join us to talk, celebrate spring, and maybe even roll up your sleeves!

Please be sure to wear sturdy, close-toed footwear, long pants and sleeves, and clothes you wouldn't mind getting dirty. No experience is necessary and Urban Wilds staff will provide tools and instructions. Arrive promptly to sign a waiver, meet your fellow volunteers, and then listen to a safety talk.

Boston Bikes will lead rides every Monday morning and evening in March, rain or shine (or snow!) unless there is a weather emergency. Join once or come every week!

We have two routes:

Brighton/Allston Route Details: 

Morning (Brighton/Allston to City Hall Plaza):

• Leave from Oak Square YMCA at 7:45a.m.
• Leave from BCYF Jackson Mann at 8:15a.m.

Evening (City Hall Plaza to Brighton/Allston):

• Leave from City Hall Plaza at 5:20p.m.

Roslindale/Jamaica Plain Route Details:

Morning (Roslindale/Jamaica Plain to City Hall Plaza)

• Leave from Adams Park at 8:00 a.m.
• Leave from Greet St MBTA station at 8:20 a.m.
• Leave from Jackson Square MBTA station at 8:30 a.m.

Evening (City Hall Plaza to Roslindale/Jamaica Plain)

• Leave from City Hall Plaza at 5:15 p.m.

Please register here!

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