Other City Services
The City of Boston offers a wide variety of services to the people of Boston. If you can't find what you're looking for, call the Mayor's 24 Hour Constituent Service at 617-635-4500.
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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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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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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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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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Citizens Connect App
The Citizens Connect App helps residents and visitors to make Boston neighborhoods even better by reporting service issues such as potholes, to City government for a response and quick resolution.
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City of Boston's Mobile Website
Check out the mobile version of the City's website formatted specifically for viewing on mobile devices. Optomized for 5,000+ mobile devices, you can file a taxi complaint, locate a towed car, or find visitor information all at tips of your fingers.
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Wi-Fi Hot Spots in Boston
Out and about in Boston? Check out a list of free wi-fi hotspots around the city.
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Boston Public Library Technology Resources
All BPL branches and central facility are wireless hotspots. They also offer public desktop computing stations and laptop lending for patrons to reach internet-accessible resources. Did you know you can access various electronic materials from the library right from your own computer? Patrons can also participate in a city-wide computer training classes to gain a better understanding of computers and the features they offer.
Library Internet Access & Public Computers »
