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Trash violations, rat sightings and snow removal issues can be reported to the City’s Hotline at 617-635-4500 or online at http://www.cityofboston.gov/mayor/24. Repeated violations can be reported to Code Enforcement Police Officer Sgt. Chris Stockbridge at 617-635-4896 or Chris.Stockbridge@cityofboston.gov.

Residential Trash / Recycling

• Trash is collected Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Trash must be placed for collection no laier than 7:00AM on the scheduled day and no earlier than 5:00 am the night before. Recycling is on Fridays only. If you live in large condo or apartment building, contact your landlord or property manager regarding your building’s trash collection.
• When possible, place trash out on the morning of pick-up before 7:00am, rather than the night
  before. This will significantly reduce the opportunity for spillage of trash.
• It is illegal to place residential trash at street corners. Trash must be placed on the curbside in
  front of your residence.
• Properly and securely containing your trash and recycling is a critical component of keeping your neighborhood clean. By law, trash must be placed in a container with lid or a two-ply trash bag. Please note that most kitchen trash bags are too thin and not compliant.
• The North End has single-stream recycling and all eligible recycling materials can now be commingled and placed out for collection in a clear two-ply plastic bag. These are available at several
  local stores. Some residences have City-provided wheeled containers for recycling. The City has formally discontinued distribution of the small recycling blue bins and encourages neighbors to use only the clear plastic bags (or wheeled containers) for their recycling.
• It is illegal to utilize City sidewalk litter barrels for the disposal of residential/commercial trash or animal waste and carries a fine of up to $1,000 per day. Offenders may be reported to the Code Enforcement police at 617-635-3036
• No building or construction materials shall be put out for residential collection.
• TVs, computers, refrigerators, and air conditioners are ONLY picked up by special appointment by calling 617-635-4500 or e-mail at trashtvcrt@cityofboston.gov.

Each April 1st, dog owners must license their dogs using this form and return it to Animal Control. Starting June 1st, Animal Control will use a computerized list and begin a door-to-door survey. Fines are $25 for an unlicensed dog and $15 for each day the dog remains unlicensed.

Community Center:

Nazzaro Center, 30 N. Bennet St., 617-635-5166, nazzarocenter@aol.com

      Boston Community Centers: www.cityofboston.gov/bcyf/facilities

The Pilot House, Lewis Wharf, 2 Atlantic Ave
Mariner House, 11 North Square
ABCD North End/West End Service Center 1 Michelangelo St. (corner of Charter St.)
Lincoln Wharf Condominium, 357 Commercial St. – Community Room

Public Transportation
MBTA Bus No. 4 serves the North End/Waterfront along Commercial Street between North Station and South Station

T Subway Map - Haymarket and North Station stops for the Orange and Green Line

See the latest results from the monitoring program at www.bostongroundwater.org.