Boston residents can safely dispose of hazardous waste and shred unwanted documents free. Come to the West Roxbury DPW at 315 Gardner Street in West Roxbury on Saturday, August 19 from 9 – 2.  You will need to show proof of residency, and no waste from businesses will be accepted. Latex and acrylic paints are NOT hazardous – just let the paint dry out in the can and put it out on your trash day.  You may shred up to ten copy-paper size boxes or containers of personal documents. You may also recycle electronics at this event.

Additionally, at the same time and place, recycle your clothing and textiles. Broken zippers? Missing buttons? Stained? As long as it’s dry and not moldy, the City wants it. Did you know that about six percent of solid waste is textiles? At this recycling event, pants, coats, hats, suits, blankets, pillows curtains, table linens. belt. ties , dresses, purses, comforters, shoes, scarves, stuffed animals, backpacks, and clothing are accepted. Carpets, rugs, oil rags and mattresses are, unfortunately, not appropriate. For more information email publicworks@boston.gov or call 617-635-4900.