Trash Pickup Schedule — Allston-Brighton, Boston
Allston-Brighton is Boston's college neighborhood — Boston University, Boston College, and Harvard Business School bring student energy to every block. Allston's "Allston Rock City" music scene lives in dive bars and venues along Harvard Avenue. Brighton Center is more family-oriented with Irish pubs and neighborhood restaurants. Affordable by Boston standards. Find your exact trash and recycling collection day below.
📋 Quick Facts
- ZIP Codes: 02134, 02135
- Service Provider: Boston Public Works Department
- 🗑️ Trash: weekly collection
- ♻️ Recycling: weekly collection
- 🍂 Yard Waste: seasonal collection
- Data: Community-reported — help verify
📞 Contact Info
- Phone: 311
- Report Missed Pickup: Call within 24 hours
- Official Lookup: www.boston.gov
Find Your Exact Collection Day in Allston-Brighton
What Goes in Each Bin
🗑️ Black Bin (Trash)
- ✅ Non-recyclable, non-compostable items
- ✅ Bag or wrap loose material
- ❌ No liquids
- ❌ No hazardous waste
- ❌ No electronics or batteries
🌿 Green Bin (Organics)
- ✅ Food scraps & coffee grounds
- ✅ Yard waste & clippings
- ✅ Food-soiled paper
- ❌ NO plastic bags (even compostable)
- 💡 Layer food scraps with yard waste
♻️ Blue Bin (Recycling)
- ✅ Aluminum cans & glass bottles
- ✅ Plastic containers
- ✅ Cardboard & paper
- ❌ No bags or food residue
- 💡 Empty, clean, dry, loose
2026 Holiday Schedule for Allston-Brighton
No collection on these holidays. Starting on the holiday, pickup shifts forward one day for the rest of that week. Friday pickups move to Saturday during holiday weeks.
New Year's DayThursday, January 1, 2026
Memorial DayMonday, May 25, 2026
Labor DayMonday, September 7, 2026
Thanksgiving DayThursday, November 26, 2026
Christmas DayFriday, December 25, 2026
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