Trash Pickup Schedule — Back Bay, Boston
Back Bay is one of Boston's most prestigious neighborhoods — Victorian brownstones line Commonwealth Avenue, Newbury Street delivers world-class shopping, and the Boston Public Library anchors Copley Square. The Charles River Esplanade is steps away for running, biking, and summer concerts at the Hatch Shell. Find your exact trash and recycling collection day below.
📋 Quick Facts
- ZIP Codes: 02116, 02199
- 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 Back Bay
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 Back Bay
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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