4 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
Verified from official government sources
Trash pickup in Suffolk County is city-run. Boston Public Works provides weekly curbside collection with neighborhood-specific day schedules, and Chelsea, Revere, and Winthrop each run their own DPW collection.
Boston Public Works — Trash and Recycling Code Violations and Fines
code violations Early Set Out: $25 Fine Trash can be set out after 5 p.m. the night before your pick-up day. Broken Container: $25 Fine Residents are responsible for purchasing their own trash containers and replacing damaged containers. Improper Storage: $25 Fine Trash must be placed in trash barrels with a lid. If trash bags are being used, they should be 2 ply or .9 millimeter or greater pla...
Bin placement rules in Suffolk County are municipal. Boston requires bins curbside by 5 AM on pickup day and stored out of public view between collections; bags must be under 40 pounds.
Bulk disposal in Suffolk County is handled per-city. Boston offers free scheduled bulk pickup via 311 for furniture and appliances; mattresses are banned from trash under MA waste ban 310 CMR 19.017.
Suffolk County recycling is mandatory under MassDEP Waste Bans (310 CMR 19.017). Boston provides weekly single-stream curbside recycling and requires recycling in buildings with 6+ units under Boston Municipal Code §7-4.
1 cities in Suffolk County have their own trash & recycling rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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