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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.

August 17, 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:
2024-08-17T08:30:00 - 2024-08-17T12:00:00
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

August 17, 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:
2024-08-17T08:30:00 - 2024-08-17T12:00:00
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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. 

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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Zero Waste Pop-Up Drop-Off

Bring your LEAF AND YARD WASTE to our final Zero Waste Pop-Up 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 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 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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Zero Waste Pop-Up Drop-Off

Bring your yard waste, e-waste, paint and motor oil, household chemicals, and paper for shredding to a Zero Waste Pop-Up drop-off event! Visit our Zero Waste Day page to learn about other drop-off events

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. 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.
  • Clothing & Textiles 
    • Items must be dry and odorless
    • Check out our clothing and textile page for a full list of accepted items. We will accept all items listed in the accepted items section of the clothing & textile page.
  • Paint, gas, and motor oil:
    • We don’t take paint, gas, or 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.
    • 20 gallon limit on paint,gas, and motor oil. Containers must not be larger than 5 gallons.
  • 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.
    • 20 gallon limit on all chemicals. Containers must not be larger than 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

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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Zero Waste Pop-Up Drop-Off

Bring your yard waste, e-waste, paint and motor oil, household chemicals, and paper for shredding to a Zero Waste Pop-Up drop-off event! Visit our Zero Waste Day page to learn about other drop-off events.

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 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

 
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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Zero Waste Pop-Up Drop-off

Bring your yard waste, e-waste, paint and motor oil, and household chemicals! Visit our Zero Waste Day page to learn about other drop-off events. 

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

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

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. 

November 28, 2024
  • 10:00am - 11:00am
    Repeats weekly on Thursday, starting from August 1, 2024, until December 31, 2024
  • ZOOM SESSION
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    BERDO team
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Posted:
2024-11-28T10:00:00 - 2024-11-28T11:00:00

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 Thursdays at 10 a.m. on Zoom. Registration is required.

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

November 28, 2024
  • 10:00am - 11:00am
    Repeats weekly on Thursday, starting from August 1, 2024, until December 31, 2024
  • ZOOM SESSION
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    BERDO team
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Posted:
2024-11-28T10:00:00 - 2024-11-28T11:00:00
Last updated:

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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