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Zero Waste Day Drop-Off (Rescheduled)

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

This event was originally scheduled for September 26th, but was postponed and relocated due to the expected nor'easter on that date. This event is now on November 21st at 315 Gardner Street, West Roxbury 02132.

November 21, 2026
  • 8:30am - 12:00pm
  • Millennium Park
    315 Gardner Street
    West Roxbury, Massachusetts 02132
  • Contact:
    Department of Public Works
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    West Roxbury
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-11-21T08:30:00 - 2026-11-21T12:00:00
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. 
November 21, 2026
  • 8:30am - 12:00pm
  • Millennium Park
    315 Gardner Street
    West Roxbury, Massachusetts 02132
  • Contact:
    Department of Public Works
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    West Roxbury
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-11-21T08:30:00 - 2026-11-21T12:00:00
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