Located at the McKay School Bike Town in East Boston, this three-hour drop-in event is for families and children ages 4-12 who want to learn to ride and practice their riding skills. A variety of different sized bikes and helmets will be provided, and staff will be present to lead on-bike games and teach bike riding skills and safe riding tips and techniques.

In this dedicated one-on-one sprint session, a BERDO team member will work directly with you to review your draft flexibility measure application, clarify any questions, and help you hit "submit".

How to Prepare:

To make the absolute most of our 20-minute sprint, please have the following ready before our call starts:

• Your building’s details BERDO ID. You can find BERDO IDs on the Covered Buildings List.
• Your draft BERDO flexibility measure application.
• Specific questions or roadblocks that are getting you stuck.

Select a time slot that works best for you, either in-person or online. Let's get this crossed off your to-do list!

Note:

• If you would like to meet in-person, please indicate that in your registration. We are located at 26 Court Street Boston, MA 02108.
• Registration is required. No walk-ins will be available.

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Bring any container, bag, tupperware, bin, etc. to fill with nutrient-rich compost for your garden! 

25 gallons per household while supplies last.

Questions? Contact: zerowaste@boston.gov

Proof of Boston residency required.

The BERDO Review Board's annual Tenants Meeting will be held on December 7, 2026.

This event will:

• Provide an overview of BERDO
• Provide a summary of what the Review Board and BERDO have accomplished this year
• Share resources available for tenants
• Provide attendees with an opportunity to ask questions about the Review Board

Register for the meeting

Please register for the Review Board meeting, and the information to join the meeting will be sent to your email.

Accepted materials at zERO WASTE DAY DROP-OFFS

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 accept rechargeable batteries such as lithium-ion batteries. We do NOT accept Alkaline Batteries - these are your traditional, non-rechargeable AAA, AA, C, D and 9 volt batteries - they are NOT hazardous. Alkaline batteries will be labeled with “no added mercury” or with a green tree logo. Please place them in your regular trash. Visit our website for more details on what batteries we accept. 

Accepted materials at zERO WASTE DAY DROP-OFFS

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 accept rechargeable batteries such as lithium-ion batteries. We do NOT accept Alkaline Batteries - these are your traditional, non-rechargeable AAA, AA, C, D and 9 volt batteries - they are NOT hazardous. Alkaline batteries will be labeled with “no added mercury” or with a green tree logo. Please place them in your regular trash. Visit our website for more details on what batteries we accept. 

accepted materials at zero waste DAY DROP-OFFS

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 accept rechargeable batteries such as lithium-ion batteries. We do NOT accept Alkaline Batteries - these are your traditional, non-rechargeable AAA, AA, C, D and 9 volt batteries - they are NOT hazardous. Alkaline batteries will be labeled with “no added mercury” or with a green tree logo. Please place them in your regular trash. Visit our website for more details on what batteries we accept. 

zero waste day Accepted items 

Please note:

• This event is held at 400 Frontage Road, but the entrance will be at 200 Frontage Road
• 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.
•  There is a 20 gallon limit on paint, motor oil, gasoline, and all chemicals. Individual containers must not exceed 5 gallons.
• We accept rechargeable batteries such as lithium-ion batteries. We do NOT accept Alkaline Batteries - these are your traditional, non-rechargeable AAA, AA, C, D and 9 volt batteries - they are NOT hazardous. Alkaline batteries will be labeled with “no added mercury” or with a green tree logo. Please place them in your regular trash.