Disposal Regulations
Information About the Massachusetts Waste Ban Regulations
Waste Bans are prohibitions on the disposal and transfer for disposal of certain toxic and/or recyclable items. Some common waste items are recyclable and therefore prohibited from regular trash disposal by 310 CMR 19.017. Contact Public Works a call if you have any questions at 617-466-4200.
Waste Bans are prohibitions on the disposal and transfer for disposal of certain toxic and/or recyclable items. Some common waste items are recyclable and therefore prohibited from regular trash disposal by 310 CMR 19.017. Contact Public Works a call if you have any questions at 617-466-4200.
| Common Items | Where should they go? |
| Glass bottles and jars (learn more) | Recycling Bin |
| Drinking glasses, windows, windshields, and ceramics | Trash Bin |
| Aluminum products, such as soda cans and food containers (learn more) | Recycling Bin |
| Plastic bottles or containers with a recycling logo on the bottom (learn more) | Recycling Bin |
| Paper such as newspaper, loose papers, cardboard, and paperboard products | Recycling Bin |
| Paper plates and cups and wax-coated paper products |
Trash Bin |
| Grass, garden wastes, and more (learn more) | See Yard Waste Schedule |
| Car tires and car batteries | See Instruction |
| White appliances, such as televisions and refrigerators |
See Instruction |
| Construction waste, including asphalt, brick, metal, and more | Find a recycling facility near you |