Public Works & Utilities
The City of Boston offers a number of services aimed at improving and maintaining municipal infrastructure, keeping our neighborhoods clean and connecting residents with utilities.
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Trash Collection
Set trash out neatly on the curb by 7am on your trash day(s).Report Missed Trash/Recycling/Yard Waste/Bulk Item Pickup »
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Recycling
Boston residents no longer have to separate paper and cardboard from cans and bottles. Instead, they mix all materials together in one container.
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Hazardous Waste
Boston Residents can safely dispose of hazardous waste at free drop-off days.
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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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Heat & Hot Water
The City of Boston offers help with heating issues, fuel assistance resources and energy saving tips.
Winter Heat FAQs and Resources »
Report No Utilities Residential - Electricity »
Report No Utilities Residential - Gas »
Report No Utilities Residential - Water »
Report Oil Truck (No Price Per Gallon) »
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Street & Sidewalk Repair
The Public Works Department relies on constituent reports to identify areas in need of repair.
Request Sidewalk Repair »
Report a Pothole »
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Composting
You can compost in your own backyard or even inside your apartment. Outdoor compost bins are available to Boston residents at subsidized rates.
Composting in Boston »
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Bulk Item Disposal
If you're throwing away a TV, computer monitor, refrigerator, air conditioner, water cooler, or dehumidifier these items cannot be put out with regular trash.
Schedule Bulk Item Pickup »
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Water & Sewer
Information from the Boston Water & Sewer Commission regarding water bill payment options, refunds, estimates, bill disputes, and liens. Assistance programs are available for the elderly, disabled, and low-income families.Boston Water & Sewer Commission »
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Street Cleaning
The City's Neighborhood Street Cleaning (Daytime) Program currently runs from April 1 through November 30. In winter months, street cleaning and parking restrictions are nighttime only except in the North End.
Schedule & Alerts »
Request Street Sweeping »
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Cable
The Mayor's Office of Cable Communications monitors franchises with Comcast and RCN and mediates customer issues regarding service, rates and construction. They also partner with Boston Neighborhood Network (BNN-TV) to offer community access television on Comcast's channels 9 & 23 and RCN's channels 15 & 99.
Mayor's Office of Cable Communications »
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Electricity
NStar is the electric company currently serving Boston residents, but residents also have other options.
