The Waste Reduction Division (formerly Recycling and Sanitation) is responsible for the collection and disposal of residential recyclables, trash, and leaf and yard waste. The Division also holds hazardous waste drop-off days up to four times per year, seasonal paint and motor oil drop-offs, and offers discounted backyard compost bins.
Fall Leaf and Yard Waste Collection will begin on October 18, 2010 and end on November 27, 2010. For more information, please follow the link below.
Safely dispose of hazardous waste at a drop-off day this summer or fall.
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.
Recycling and Sanitation E-Newsletter
Receive email updates about curbside recycling, compost bin sales, yard waste collection, hazardous waste drop-offs, and trash regulations.
Missed Pickup
If your trash or recycling was not picked up, please call the Mayor's Office (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) at 617-635-4500 or place an online service request by following the link below.
Single Stream Recycling
Mayor Menino announces citywide expansion of the program.
