Boston yard waste

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Contact: Public Works. Upcoming drop-off dates Drop-off dates. Leaf and yard waste drop-off. Leaf and yard waste tips. Do not use plastic bags. Tie branches with string. The maximum size for branches is three feet with a one-inch diameter. Do not put branches in barrels. Place barrels, bags, and branches curbside by 6 a. If you have two recycling days each week, yard waste collection is on the first recycling day of the week.

Christmas trees are picked up during the first two weeks of January on your first recycling day and shredded for compost. The trees should be placed on the curb by 6 a. Hazardous waste drop-offs Contact: Public Works. Learn more about hazardous waste, and what types of waste we accept: Hazardous waste drop-offs. For future events, there are certain restrictions in place: You will need to stay in your car at all times during our dropoff events. To limit contact, we will not return containers back to you.

All waste must be in the trunk of your car or in the bed of your truck. If your waste is inside your car when you arrive — instead of your trunk or the bed of your truck — you will be given the option to leave the line of cars, place your waste in the trunk or bed, and then come back through the line. Recycling electronics If you are a Boston resident, you can also recycle your electronics at our drop-off events.

Recycling clothing and textiles We take everything, including pants, coats, hats, and suits. Paper shredding We offer paper shredding at all of our events. Public Works facility. Composting in the City. You can compost in your backyard, or even in your apartment.

Project Oscar. Don't have your own bin? Try a community compost in Boston. Composting tips. By composting, you reduce your garbage, save money, and enrich the soil.