Union Park Neighborhood Association : Trash Tips unionpar

Trash should be put in sealed plastic bags on the sidewalk (other than Upton Street)before 7 AM in the morning (or after 6 PM the night before). Residents of Upton Street place their trash behind their buildings in Public Alley 701.

Please be mindful that residents on the corner of Tremont & Upton and Shawmut & Upton have complained that trash is being left in front of their homes, instead of Public Alley 701.

Neighborhood Street Sweeping Program
• Throughout the neighborhood, signs are posted indicating the mechanical street sweeping schedules. The program runs from April 1 through November 30 on residential streets and many main arteries have year round street sweeping.
• Your compliance, by moving your car during posted street sweeping times is critical for the effective sweeping of your neighborhood. Please move your vehicles during that time since routine towing occurs on street sweeping days. Fines for non-compliance include a $40 ticket and a $110 tow charge.

Residential Trash / Recycling
• The South End residential trash is collected on Tuesdays and Fridays. Recycling day is Tuesday only.
• Trash must be placed for collection no later than 7:00AM on the scheduled day. Late placement contributes to missed pick-ups.
• 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 the residence or in rear alleys for collection, depending on your street.
• 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 SMALL BLUE RECYCLE BINS ARE NO LONGER ALLOWED ON UNION PARK, SHAWMUT, AND TREMONT!
• The South End has single-stream recycling and all eligible recycling materials can now be co-mingled and placed out for collection in a clear two-ply plastic bag. These are available at most retail supermarkets. Many alley-pick-ups 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 or commercial trash and carries a fine of up to $1,000 per day. Offenders may be reported to the Code Enforcement police at 617-635-4896.
• No building or construction materials shall be put out for residential collection.

General Cleanliness
• Residents and merchants are responsible for picking up any loose litter on the sidewalks in front of their homes. Report trash and snow removal violations to the Code Enforcement Police.
• Dumpsters must have lids and be closed at all times.
• Pet owners are responsible for picking up after their pets.

Snow
• Property owners must ensure that the sidewalk area is kept clear of snow and ice. Violations may be reported to the Code Enforcement Division.
• Residents can be alerted of pending Snow Emergency information by registering for the KNOWSNOW program on the City of Boston’s website at: www.cityofboston.gov/alerts

Helpful Phone numbers:
Mayor’s 24 Hour Services - 617-635-4500
Code Enforcement / Inspectional Services - 617-635-4896
Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services - 617-635-3485
Boston Public Works - 617-635-7555
Recycling Division - 617-635-4959
Animal Control - 617-635-5348

More Public Works & Code Enforcement info: www.cityofboston.gov/publicworks

Charlie cleans up after the trash has been collected by the City.

Special Collection Dates
Yard Waste: (eg: leaves. Use paper bags or open barrels.)
First 4 Saturdays in May
Last Saturday in October
First 3 Saturdays in November

Christmas Trees:

On all regular trash pick up days during the first two FULL weeks of January.

Be a good neighbor:

Bag your trash
Recycle
Sweep your sidewalk
Clean up after your dog

STREET SWEEPING BEGINS APRIL 1st--MOVE THOSE CARS!..THEY IMPEDE THE CLEAN UP!!

City of Boston New Recycling & Trash Brochure