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Parking System Upgrade
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Boston is upgrading its parking enforcement and permitting systems. During the transition period from June 27 to June 30, brief service interruptions may occur as we migrate to the new platform. No late fees will be assessed during this outage.
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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.

September 27, 2025
  • 8:30am - 12:00pm
  • 400 Frontage Road
    Central DPW Facility
    Roxbury, MA 02118
  • Contact:
    Department of Public Works
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Posted:
2025-09-27T08:30:00 - 2025-09-27T12:00:00

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. 

400 Frontage Rd

September 27, 2025
  • 8:30am - 12:00pm
  • 400 Frontage Road
    Central DPW Facility
    Roxbury, MA 02118
  • Contact:
    Department of Public Works
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Posted:
2025-09-27T08:30:00 - 2025-09-27T12:00:00
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