Hazardous waste drop-offVerified October 2026
Boston Zero Waste Day (West Roxbury Public Works Facility)
Boston Zero Waste Day (West Roxbury Public Works Facility) is a household hazardous waste (HHW) drop-off in Suffolk County, MA, listed under West Roxbury. It is run by a public agency, so residents can usually drop off their own loads here. It is listed for household hazardous waste, electronics and tires. Suffolk County has 11 sites in our directory, including this one.
| Address | 315 Gardner Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132 Directions |
|---|---|
| County | Suffolk County, MA |
| Phone | (617) 635-4500 |
| Website | boston.gov |
| Hours | No hours on record. A quick call saves a wasted trip. |
| Fees | We have no rate sheet for this site. Expect a charge by weight, by load or a flat minimum. |
| Who can use it | Residents only. Proof: Photo ID, utility bill or lease showing Boston residency |
| Access | Public facility (residency rules may apply) |
| Accepts | Household hazardous waste, Electronics, Tires, paint, motor oil, batteries, hazardous waste, textiles |
| Not accepted | asbestos, explosives, radioactive material, commercial or industrial waste, construction debris, alkaline batteries, medical waste |
Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: boston.gov, boston.gov. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Rules in Suffolk County
- Boston does not collect mattresses or box springs with curbside trash. Residents of buildings with six or fewer units can schedule a free-of-stated-fee curbside mattress pickup by appointment (limit 10 items per calendar year); no city drop-off site is described. Source
- Boston residents can schedule curbside collection of TVs and computer monitors online; other electronics go to Zero Waste Day events. Source
- Boston has no permanent resident dump or transfer station described on boston.gov; hazardous items, electronics, tires and oil-based paint are taken at scheduled Zero Waste Day events (Boston residents only, photo ID, utility bill or lease as proof). Water-based latex paint can be dried out and put in the trash. Source
Before you go
- Call ahead: we do not have confirmed hours for this site.
- Put containers in a box in the trunk so they cannot tip over.
- Expect a scale or a quick load check at the entrance.
Dumps for household trash nearby
- Brookline Transfer Station Transfer station
- Hours: Tue, Wed, Thu: 7 am to 4 pm … Scale rate (bulky waste, clean-outs): $220 per tonHousehold trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
- Hours: Mon-Wed: 7 am to 12 pm …Household trash & bulky itemsYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous waste
More in Suffolk County
All 11 drop-off sites in Suffolk County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · Massachusetts
Frequently asked questions
Where is Boston Zero Waste Day (West Roxbury Public Works Facility)?
315 Gardner Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132. Directions open in Google Maps on your phone or computer.
What can I drop off at Boston Zero Waste Day (West Roxbury Public Works Facility)?
Boston Zero Waste Day (West Roxbury Public Works Facility) is listed for household hazardous waste, electronics and tires. Not accepted: asbestos, explosives, radioactive material, commercial or industrial waste, construction debris and alkaline batteries.
Can non-residents use Boston Zero Waste Day (West Roxbury Public Works Facility)?
No, it is for residents only. Bring proof: Photo ID, utility bill or lease showing Boston residency.
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