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  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.

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Video

• Single Stream Recycling

  Mayor Menino announces citywide expansion of the program.

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Related Links

• Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
• Renew Boston
• Earth911 Recycling Directory