Waste Reduction

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.

Video Introductions to the Recycling Blue Carts

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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.
Learn More About Your Options »

Update on Yard Waste Collection in ALB Regulated Area
Leaf and yard waste collected in the Asian Longhorn Beetle (ALB) regulated area can be placed curbside on your trash collection day, where it will be appropriately disposed of in accordance with the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and MA Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) ALB Eradication Program Guidelines. Please place yard waste on the curb by 7AM on your scheduled trash/recycling day. Tie branches with string, 3' maximum length and no wider than 1 inch. Do not put branches in barrels.
ALB Trash Days Map »

ALB Regulated Area Address Search »

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Waste Reduction

Video Introductions to the Recycling Blue Carts

Know Your Recycling Options

Update on Yard Waste Collection in ALB Regulated Area

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