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Boston Zero Waste Day — West Roxbury

315 Gardner Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132

Call ahead. Hours, fees, residency rules, appointments and accepted materials change. Check the official page or call before you go. Never mix chemicals, and keep products in their original containers. Open the official source page.

Type
Collection event
Address
315 Gardner Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132 (map pin at street level)
County
Suffolk County
Dates
November 21, 2026
Hours
Saturday, November 21, 2026. Do not arrive before 8:30 a.m. Staff begin accepting waste at 8:30 a.m. and stop promptly at noon. This is the rescheduled September 26, 2026 event.
Accepted
Paint; Used motor oil; Household batteries; Car batteries; Fluorescent bulbs / CFLs; Pesticides & garden chemicals; Pool chemicals; Propane cylinders; Household chemicals & cleaners; Electronics / e-waste; Other household hazardous waste
The city page lists electronics; hazardous chemicals including acids, aerosols, lithium and nickel-cadmium batteries, caulk, chemistry-set chemicals, pool chemicals, fire starters, flammable liquids, floor-care products, furniture polish, motor oil, oil-based paint and pesticides; mercury-containing fluorescent bulbs, thermometers, thermostats and related items; car batteries; fire extinguishers; and propane tanks, empty or full.
Not accepted
Asbestos; Explosives; Radioactive material; Commercial or industrial waste; Construction debris; Alkaline batteries; Medical waste; Latex and acrylic water-based paint
Limits
There is a 20-gallon limit on paint, motor oil, gasoline and all chemicals. Containers must not exceed 5 gallons.
Appointment
Not required, per the official page
Who can use it
Boston residents only. Business waste is not accepted.
ID / proof
Photo ID, utility bill or lease as proof of residency
Fees
The city page describes a drop-off day for Boston residents and does not list a participation fee.
Phone
617-635-4500
Notes
Group items in the vehicle by material type. Latex-paint drying instructions on the page were not copied. The city’s separate Zero Waste Directory of retailers was not added.

Source: City of Boston Public Works

Last checked: — Read directly from the official source page on 2026-11-09: confirmed the household hazardous waste service, address, hours, accepted materials, residency/ID rules, phone, quantity limits, event dates; fees, appointment rules, season, service area not stated on the page.

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