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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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