Spring in Boston

City agencies are working together on a spring cleanup program to resolve the lingering effects of a harsh winter. We encourage residents and businesses to help with this effort by reporting issues and complying with parking regulations.

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    Parks

    The Parks Department is working hard to ready the City's baseball parks and basketball courts for local youth and residents eager to play outdoors.
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    Bulk Item Pickup

    If your spring cleaning includes 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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    Fallen Trees

    Crews have been working to clear more than 100 incidents of fallen trees and branches that occurred throughout the harsh winter. If you notice a fallen tree, please call the Mayor’s 24-Hour Hotline immediately as this could be a public safety issue: 617-635-4500.

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    Boston Shines Citywide Cleanup

    On April 27 & 28, please bring out friends, family members and colleagues and join us as we prepare the city for Spring.

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    Hazardous Waste Disposal Spring/Summer Drop-Off Events Scheduled

    Boston residents can safely dispose of hazardous waste for free at two events this spring/summer. (Note: Latex paint is no longer accepted at hazardous waste events. Latex paint is not hazardous. Let latex paint dry out completely, then set out with your regular trash.)

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    Graffiti

    Whether it's on brick, concrete, or stone, report a graffiti sighting and we'll do the rest.
    Report Graffiti »
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    Change Your Clocks, Change Your Batteries

    Daylight Savings Time ends Sunday, November 6th at 2AM. The Boston Fire Department reminds residents to make another important adjustment- changing the batteries in their smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors. Take time to make sure your alarms are also in good working order.

    Change Your Clocks, Change Your Batteries »

Announcements

  • Neighborhood Street Cleaning to Begin on April 1st

    Neighborhood streets throughout the city will be swept clean on a rotating schedule each week through November 30th. Vehicles are required to be moved in accordance with the posted Street Cleaning regulations.
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  • Mayor Menino Announces Aggressive Spring Cleanup Program as Severe Winter Comes to an End

    City agencies and departments have been directed to work together and engage residents to implement a more aggressive and more coordinated approach to clearing roadways, parks and neighborhoods of winter's remnants.
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