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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Attention North End and South End Residents: Street Sweeping Expanded to Include December and/or March
The Public Works Department has expanded the posted street sweeping programs in the North End to include the months of December and March and in the South End to include March. This effort will provide cleaner streets in these neighborhoods and reduce rodent food sources.
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Street Lighting LED Program Receives Leading By Example Award
The Public Works Street Lighting Division's LED streetlight program recently received the 2011 Leading by Example Award from the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources. The Leading by Example Awards recognizes outstanding efforts that result in significant and demonstrable energy and environmental benefits. Public Works Commissioner Joanne Massaro accepted the award on behalf of the City of Boston from MA Energy and Environment Secretary Richard Sullivan.
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Know Your Recycling Options
As of October 7, 2011, the City of Boston is no longer accepting requests for large blue recycling carts. Instead, convert an unneeded container into a recycling bin with a City recycling sticker, use clear plastic bags to put out your recycling (select neighborhoods only), or continue using small blue recycling bins or the large carts.
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New! A Tag Markers
In Spring 2011, the Public Works Department initiated a new policy for patching procedures that requires all utility companies, private contractors, city contractors, and other agencies who perform excavation work on the City's roadways or sidewalks to install a color coded identification marker into the surface of their asphalt patches.
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2011 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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Street Cleaning
The neighborhood street sweeping program resumes on April 1st. 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.
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Online Services
- Report a Pothole
- 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
- 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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Street Cleaning
The neighborhood street sweeping program resumes on April 1st. 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 »
- Local, State and Federal Officials Celebrate Completion of Washington Beech Housing Redevelopment
- Mayor Menino Announces Boston's First Community Engagement Plan targeting Bowdoin/Geneva Area
- Mayor Menino Announces Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off
Videos & Multimedia »
- Dorchester Winter Farmers Market
Mayor Menino will celebrate the opening of the Codman Square Winter Farmers' Market, the first market to accept EBT/SNAP benefits and provide access to Boston Bounty Bucks.Watch Video » - 2011 Greater Boston Food Bank Luncheon
The Greater Boston Food Bank celebrates its donors and volunteers with lunch and an awards ceremony.Watch Video »
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