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Zero Waste Day Drop-Off

Bring your household hazardous waste and certain waste ban items to a Zero Waste Day for safe disposal. 

June 27, 2026
  • 8:30am - 12:00pm
  • 315 Gardner Street
    W. Roxbury DPW
    West Roxbury, MA 02132
  • Contact:
    Department of Public Works
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-06-27T08:30:00 - 2026-06-27T12:00:00

accepted materials at zero waste DAY DROP-OFFS

Please note:
  • We only take waste from Boston residents. You need to show us a photo ID, utility bill, or lease as proof of your residency. We will not take any waste from businesses.
  • We reserve the right to reject any materials that do not meet our regulations.
  • Latex and acrylic paint are NOT hazardous. Just let the paint dry out in the can and put it out on your trash day.
  • We accept rechargeable batteries such as lithium-ion batteries. We do NOT accept Alkaline Batteries - these are your traditional, non-rechargeable AAA, AA, C, D and 9 volt batteries - they are NOT hazardous. Alkaline batteries will be labeled with “no added mercury” or with a green tree logo. Please place them in your regular trash. Visit our website for more details on what batteries we accept. 
June 27, 2026
  • 8:30am - 12:00pm
  • 315 Gardner Street
    W. Roxbury DPW
    West Roxbury, MA 02132
  • Contact:
    Department of Public Works
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-06-27T08:30:00 - 2026-06-27T12:00:00
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