Environmental Sanitation Division
Our mission is to protect the health and safety of the people of the City of Boston. This division is comprised of three sections: Rodent Control, Site Cleanliness, and Auto Shop Licensing and Enforcement.
We enforce state and city laws that protect the health and safety of the public. These codes help us protect public health by keeping Boston free of rodents, ensures bulk refuse is properly maintained and managed and promoting safety measures in auto shops.
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Still have questions? Contact:
Inspectional Services
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1010 Massachusetts Avenue
5th FloorBoston, MA 02118
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Five Basic Principles for Rodent Control
Rodents co-exist with humans. As the number of people multiply and areas becoming more commercialized, these rodents find their way to thrive. Here you will find the the five principles we take to control Boston's rodent population
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Notice of Accommodation
Boston Rodent Action Plan
Under the direction of Mayor Michelle Wu Boston launched the Boston Rodent Action Plan (BRAP), a new coordinated, multi-agency initiative to mitigate the rodent population in Boston and maintain an excellent quality of life established for Boston residents, families, and visitors. The City of Boston also released the BRAP report, commissioned by the Inspectional Services Department (ISD) and authored by Dr. Bobby Corrigan, a leading Urban Rodentologist. The report details the factors contributing to the urgent rodent population in the city and will serve as a foundation for improving ongoing City efforts to address this critical quality of life issue better impacting residents and neighborhoods across Boston.
Rodent Control
We conduct inspections to make sure there is no rodent infestation present on a property. When we get a complaint, we'll do a comprehensive inspection of the area. We look for signs of an infestation and try to find and eliminate food sources.
Site Cleanliness
The City of Boston Site Cleanliness Ordinance requires all businesses and residential locations that maintain bulk refuse apply for a license from the Boston Inspectional Services, Environmental Sanitation Division.
Auto Shop License
You need to get a license to run an auto shop or dealership in the City.
Assistant Commissioner
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Still have questions? Contact:
Inspectional Services
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1010 Massachusetts Avenue
5th FloorBoston, MA 02118
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Five Basic Principles for Rodent Control
Rodents co-exist with humans. As the number of people multiply and areas becoming more commercialized, these rodents find their way to thrive. Here you will find the the five principles we take to control Boston's rodent population
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Notice of Accommodation
