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Information on trash collection, recycling, street lights, road and sidewalk repair as well as utilities is available in the links below.

Trash Collection
Information regarding Trash Collection schedules, a household Trash guide and more...

Recycling Information
The recycling program provides Boston residents with recycling and composting services. Information of Recycling schedule and City-wide weekly curbside collection of household paper, bottles, cans and plastic containers,

Street Lighting
There are over 60,000 lighting units illuminating the streets of Boston. The street Lighting Division of Public Works maintains the City owned lights as well as monitors the service to the lights owned by NStar. Within Historical Districts, ornamantal lights require specific maintenance.

Road and Sidewalk Repair
There are over 900 miles of streets in Boston's infastructure, of which 780 miles is maintained by the Highway Construction and Maintenance Division. Services include any major and permanent repair to streets and sidewalks, such as reconstruction and resurfacing, utility trench repair, and driveway and pedestrian ramp installation.

Residential Electricity Purchase Options
As a residential electricity consumer, you may receive soliciations to purchase electricity directly from a Competitive Power Supplier.

Boston Water & Sewer Commission External Link

Click on Customer Service for information regarding water bill payment options, refunds, estimates, bill disputes, and liens. There is also information on programs for the elderly, disabled, and low-income families.