Boston Flora

Tag: leaf waste

  • Sundays, October 9 & October 23, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm – Leaf and Yard Waste Drop-Off

    The City of Boston will hold two periodic leaf and yard waste drop off events on October 9 and October 23 from 10 – 2 at 500 American Legion Highway in Mattapan. For more information on what is or is not accepted, and for information on November dates, call 617-635-4900.

    Leaf and yard waste tips

    • 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 with a one-inch diameter.

    For more dates and other information visit https://www.boston.gov/calendar/leaf-and-yard-waste-drop-10

  • 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.