Zero Waste Pop-Up Drop-off

We only take waste from Boston residents. You need to show a photo ID, utility bill, or lease as proof of residency. We reserve the right to refuse material.

what you need to know:

• Yard Waste:
  • 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.
• Oil Based Paint, Motor Oil, Gasoline
  • We don’t take paint, motor oil, or gasoline from businesses.
  • We won’t take paints, stains, varnishes, and thinners that aren’t in their original containers.
  • Containers need to have labels that we can read.
  • 20 gallon limit on paint, motor oil, and gasoline. Containers must not exceed 5 gallons.
  • Please note: Latex (water based) paint can be dried out and thrown away in the regular trash. 
• Household Chemicals
  • All chemicals must be in their original container.
  • 20 gallon limit on all chemicals. Containers must not exceed 5 gallons.
• Electronics 
  • Some accepted items are listed below but not limited to:

    • Microwaves, cameras, robots

    • LCD flat panel monitors

    • Printers: inkjets, laserjets, copiers, and scanners

    • Networking equipment: switches, routers, and servers

    • Audio and Video equipment: VHS players, DVD players, stereos, speakers, headphones

    • Telephones: cell phones and landline phones

    • Other electronic accessories: keyboards, mouse devices, cables, and wires

    • Computers

      • *Please note that computer monitors and laptops require an appointment for special item collection. Visit boston.gov/special-item-collection to schedule an appointment and view all items that require a curbside appointment for collection.