Yard Waste

Definition: Leaves, twigs, grass, weeds flowers, wood chips, plants, hedge & shrub prunings 1" or less in diameter and other easily raked yard waste.

No tree limbs or branches greater than 1" diameter.  No food scraps, animal waste, trash of any kind, rocks, soil or plastic bags are allowed.

Packaged: Place in 30 gallon biodegradable paper bags or barrels with stickers no larger than 32 gallons or 50 pounds in weight. Close bags by folding over only; no staples or tape.

Curbside Pickup: Material should be put out by 7:00 am on collection days.

Drop-off: Transfer Station located at 1130 Concord Avenue is no longer open.


Compost Bins: Compost bins are an alternative for disposing of yard, food and/or paper waste and are for sale at the Public Works Office. For more information, please call (617) 993-2690.