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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Hazardous Waste Disposal Spring/Summer Drop-Off Events Scheduled
Boston residents can safely dispose of hazardous waste for free on June 22 and June 29. Drop-offs are for Boston residents only and no commercial waste will be accepted. Note: Latex paint is no longer accepted at hazardous waste events because it is not hazardous. Let latex paint dry out completely, then set out with your regular trash.
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Household Waste Look-Up
Recycle More. Trash Less! Get instructions on how to properly dispose of various household items.
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Street Resurfacing Program
Construction season runs from April 1st to November 30th. During this time, Public Works will oversee the resurfacing or reconstruction of over 200 City streets.
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Daytime Street Cleaning
The neighborhood daytime street sweeping program resumes on April 1st (see exceptions). Residents are invited to register for No Tow™ email reminders of when the street that they regularly park on is scheduled for cleaning.
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Potholes
During the winter months, the freeze / thaw cycle can cause pavement to crack so that it deteriorates quickly under the weight of traffic.
Report a Pothole »
Online Services
- Report a Pothole
- Request a 64-Gallon Wheeled Recycling Cart
- Request Sidewalk Repair
- Lookup Street Cleaning & Register for Notifications
- Request Street Sweeping
- Report a Non-Working Street Light
- Schedule pickup for a TV, computer monitor, refrigerator, air conditioner, water cooler, or dehumidifier (limit 5 items per household, per year)
- Report Missed Trash/Recycling/Yard Waste/Bulk Item Pickup
- Look Up Your Recycling Day
- Request Recycling and/or Yard Waste Stickers
- Request Graffiti Removal
Announcements
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Daytime Street Cleaning
The neighborhood daytime street sweeping program resumes on April 1st (see exceptions). Residents are invited to register for No Tow™ email reminders of when the street that they regularly park on is scheduled for cleaning.
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Waste Reduction E-Newsletter
Receive email updates about curbside recycling, compost bin sales, yard waste collection, hazardous waste drop-offs, and trash regulations.
News & Press Releases »
- A Letter to Residents & Businesses Located in Impacted Boylston St. Area
- Mayor Menino Previews Plan for Copley Square Re-Opening
- Mayor Menino Reminds Residents: Neighborhood Street Cleaning Begins April 1
Videos & Multimedia »
- Snow Strike Force Plans
Mayor Menino's Snow Strike Task Force briefs the media on their plans to clear the city's streets and intersections.Watch Video » - Storm Update 2-8-13
Mayor Menino and his Storm Team present updated information on the City of Boston's preparation for the impending blizzard. Residents are urged to call the Mayor's 24-Hour Hotline with Storm Related Issues at 617-635-4500. Watch Video »
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