Trash Bin Storage: Boston vs Revere
How do trash bin storage rules compare between Boston, MA and Revere, MA?
Boston and Revere have similar restriction levels.
Boston, MA
Suffolk County
Boston requires trash and recycling bins to be placed curbside by 6 PM the evening before collection or by 5 AM on collection day. Bins must be removed from the curb by 7 PM on collection day. The city provides 64-gallon carts and prohibits leaving bins on sidewalks outside of collection periods.
View full Boston rules →Revere, MA
Suffolk County
Boston requires trash be stored in covered containers and placed at the curb after 5 PM the day before collection per Boston Code §7-1.3 and the Rodent Control Ordinance §16-26. Chelsea, Revere, and Winthrop have similar collection rules. Containers must be retrieved by the end of collection day. Overflowing containers or loose bags attract rats — Boston fines up to $300 per occurrence.
View full Revere rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Boston | Revere |
|---|---|---|
| Placement | After 5 PM night before, or by 5 AM | - |
| Retrieval | By 7 PM on collection day | - |
| Cart Size | 64-gallon city-provided carts | - |
| Early/Late Fine | $50 per violation | - |
| Sidewalk Fine | $100 per occurrence | - |
| Containers | - | Covered, rigid required |
| Boston Curb Time | - | After 5 PM day before |
| Winthrop | - | 64 gal cart, 4 PM day before |
| Rodent Rule | - | Boston §16-26 |
| Illegal Dumping | - | MGL c. 270, §16 |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Boston FAQ
When can I put my trash bins out in Boston?
Place bins curbside no earlier than 5 PM the evening before your collection day, or by 5 AM on collection day. All bins must be retrieved from the curb by 7 PM on collection day.
What happens if I leave bins on the sidewalk in Boston?
Leaving trash bins on the sidewalk outside of collection periods can result in a $100 fine per occurrence from the city's code enforcement. Bins must be stored on private property between collection days.
Revere FAQ
When can I put my trash out in Boston?
No earlier than 5 PM the day before collection. Retrieve by midnight the day of pickup. Violating triggers $75-$300 fines.
Who enforces trash bins rules in Suffolk County?
Suffolk County's code enforcement division is responsible for property maintenance ordinances. You can report violations or request information through the Suffolk County government website or by calling the main municipal line.
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