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Public Works
The Public Works Department provides a quality environment for the City of Boston and ensures that the City's roadways, streets and bridge infrastructure are safe, clean, and attractive.
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Is One Big Recycling Cart Not Enough?
Residents who live in buildings with 1-6 units may request additional recycling carts while supplies last. Call 617-635-4500, or follow the link below to place an online request.
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Report a Pothole
During the winter months, the freeze / thaw cycle can cause pavement to crack so that it deteriorates quickly under the weight of traffic. The Public Works Department relies on constituent reports to identify areas in need of repair.
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Street Cleaning
Residents are invited to register for No Tow™ email reminders of when the street that they regularly park on is scheduled for cleaning.
Forms, Permits & Applications
- Bond Form
- Sample Bond Form
- Residential Driveway Application
- Commercial Driveway Application
- Removal of Graffiti Agreement
- Stationary Vending Application
- Sidewalk Cafe Permit
- Telephone Booth Permit
- News Rack Permit Application
- 2yd Dumpster in a Public Way
- Refuse collector/dumpster owner application
- Projection Permit, In, On or Over a Public Way
Reports & Publications
Other Online Services
- Report Graffiti
- Report a Pothole
- Request a Recycling Cart
- Request Recycling Stickers
- Request Yard Waste Stickers
- Trash Collection Schedule
- Lookup Street Cleaning & Register for Notifications
- Request Bulk Item Pickup
- Report a Missed Pickup
- Schedule pickup for a TV, computer monitor, refrigerator, air conditioner, water cooler, or dehumidifier
- Report Illegal Dumping
- Report Dumpster Overflow, Rodents
Announcements
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Protocols for Yard Waste Collection in Regulated Area
City of Boston Residents in the ALB regulated area will have special collections for yard waste (leaves, grass clippings, small branches) starting on Monday, July 19, 2010. Please follow the instructions for how to set out your yard waste.
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BigBelly Cordless Compaction System
Boston's newly unveiled "Big Belly" barrel.
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Recycling and Sanitation E-Newsletter
Receive email updates about curbside recycling, compost bin sales, yard waste collection, hazardous waste drop-offs, and trash regulations.
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Hazardous Waste Drop-Off
Upcoming hazardous waste drop-off dates.
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