Zero Waste Pop-Up Drop-Off
Please note that there has been a location adjustment. This event will be held at East Boston Memorial Park on Thompson Drive. The entrance will be at the intersection of Thompson Drive and Porter Street.
Bring your yard waste, e-waste, paint and motor oil, household chemicals, clothing and textiles and paper for shredding to a Zero Waste Pop-Up drop-off event! Visit our Zero Waste Day page to learn about other drop-off events.
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8:30am - 12:00pm -
East Boston Memorial Park
Thompson DriveEast Boston, MA 02128 -
Contact:Public Works Department
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Price:PriceFREE
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Neighborhood:NeighborhoodCitywide
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Event Type:
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Published Date
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.
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8:30am - 12:00pm
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East Boston Memorial Park
Thompson DriveEast Boston, MA 02128 -
Contact:Public Works Department
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Price:PriceFREE
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Neighborhood:NeighborhoodCitywide
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Event Type:
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Published Date
Accepted Items at THIS event
Accepted itemsBelow are a few examples of accepted items. View a full list of accepted items here.
- Cell phones
- Computers
- Cords, chargers, wires
- Keyboards
- Microwaves
- Printers
- Power supplies
- Tablets
- Televisions
- VCR/DVD players
Below are a few examples of accepted items. View a full list of accepted items here.
- Acids and sulfuric acid, aerosol cans
- Aerosols and aerosol spray cans
- Batteries: Lithium, nickel-cadmium
- Caulk, chemistry set chemicals, pool chemicals
- Fire starters, flammable liquids, floor-care products, and furniture polish
- Motor oil
- Paint: oil-based, latex
- Pesticides
- Paper shredding
- Please remove all binder clips and binders as this will clog the shredder.
- It is OK to leave: staples, rubber bands and paper clips
- We will shred up to 10 copy paper size boxes or containers of your personal documents.
- Paper shredding occurs onsite but due to the high volume of traffic at these events, residents CANNOT watch their documents be shredded.
Below are a few examples of accepted items. View a full list of accepted items here.
Footwear (in pairs):
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Shoes
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Heels (wedges, pumps)
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Flats
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Sandals
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Flip Flops
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Boots (work boots, dress boots, winter boots)
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Sneakers
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Cleats
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Slippers
Clothing:
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Tops (T-shirts, blouses, shirts, tank tops)
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Sweaters
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Sweatshirts
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Dresses
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Outerwear (coats, jackets, blazers)
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Bottoms (pants, slacks, jeans, sweatpants, skirts, shorts)
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Suits
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Socks
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Pajamas
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Slips
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Bras
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Underwear
Accessories:
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Hats
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Bags (pocketbooks, backpacks, duffle bags, totes)
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Belts
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Gloves
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Ties
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Scarves
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Bathrobes
Linens:
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Sheets
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Blankets
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Towels
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Curtains/Drapes
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Aprons
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Dish cloths
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Cloth napkins
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Table linens
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Comforters
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Throw rugs
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Placemats
Other:
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Coffee makers
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Decorative pillows
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Dishware
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Musical instruments
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Pots & Pans
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Toys
- Common yard waste material includes leaves and grass clippings, branches, and yard brush.
- Place leaves and yard debris in large paper bags. Do not use plastic bags.
- Tie branches with string. The maximum size for branches is three feet long with a one-inch diameter.
