Yard waste will be picked up curbside on your regular rubbish day during these weeks:
Spring of 2008:
April 28 - May 2
May 12 -May 16
May 27 - May 31
June 9 - June 13
Summer 2008 Schedule one week per month
July 7 - July 11
August 4 - 8
September 8 - 12
Fall 2008 Schedule:
Oct 6 - Oct 10
Oct 20 - Oct 24
Nov 3 - Nov 7
Nov 17 - Nov 21
Place leaves and grass, other easily raked materials in paper yard bags or loose in barrels. No plastic bags, no branches.
Paintand Oil Drop-off
First Saturday of the month
from April - October 8:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Chelsea City Yard, 380 Beacham Street
Other Information
Department Information:
Whom to Call
Call 617-466-4200 for General DPW information
Call 617-466-4240 (Customer Service) for information regarding trash pick-up, white good(s) and TV/Computer Monitor pick-up, to schedule water service turn off/turn on or information regarding your water bill.
The Department of Public Works (DPW) provides professional quality maintenance, repair and construction services while maintaining 44 miles of streets, 88 miles of sidewalks, 10 parks and playgrounds, public squares and Garden Cemetery. The DPW is also responsible for the ongoing maintenance of 11 municipal buildings, 61 miles of water mains, 40.5 miles of sewer mains, the Carter Street drain pumping station, nearly 90 vehicles and pieces of equipment, and the municipal fire alarm system. The DPW also oversees the City's trash collection and disposal services, including curbside recycling, and is responsible for rapid response to all snow, ice and other inclement weather emergencies and conditions. The DPW also enforces water, sewer, and snow ordinances, grants petitions of location for utilities, and maintains engineering records and City
maps. In addition, the DPW plays a significant role in the daily operation of other City departments in responding to requests for service. In particular, DPW works extensively with ISD and Planning and Development.
