Boston Flora

Tag: branches

  • April 30 – May 25 – Leaf & Yard Waste Four Week Collection

    The Boston Public Works will collect and compost Boston residents’ yard waste during a four week collection period, April 30 – May 25, on your recycling day (Back Bay, that means Mondays!)  Place leaves in large paper leaf bags or open barrels marked “yard waste.”  For free “yard waste” stickers, call 617-635-4500 – up to two stickers available per household.  Cut branches to 3 foot maximum diameter, and tie branches with string.  Place leaves and yard waste at the curb by 7:00 am on your recycling day.

  • Monday, October 17 – Friday, December 2 – Leaf & Yard Waste Collection

    This season’s Leaf & Yard Waste Collection in Boston begins Monday, October 17 and continues through Friday, December 2.  Place leaves or waste in large, paper leaf bags or open brrels marked “Yard Waste.”  Remember that branches must be cut to a three foot maximum length, 1 inch maximum diameter, and be tied with string.  Place leaves and yard waste out behind your building on your recycling day.  For more information, call the Mayor’s 24 hour hotline, 617-635-4500.  Check the City of Boston website as well:  www.cityofboston.gov/publicworks.