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We deliver the essential public services that keep Boston moving, clean, and vibrant while we transform our streets to help us become a safer, more equitable and more sustainable city.
06/02/2026
Give your garden a boost with free compost from the City of Boston! Bring your own bucket, bin, or container and take home up to 25 gallons of nutrient-rich compost while supplies last. For more info: Boston.gov/compost
Monday, June 8, 2026
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM (or while supplies last)
327 Forest Hills St., Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM (or while supplies last)
315 Western Ave., Brighton, MA 02135
05/31/2026
PWD crews have been busy this weekend sweeping streets & cleaning up litter in neighborhoods across the City of Boston.
05/26/2026
We are investing in making the Bennington / Saratoga intersection safer and more comfortable. We will develop a design that reflects community priorities, improves the experience for all users, and supports East Boston’s growth.
Join the City to learn more about the Bennington / Saratoga Safety Project and to share your vision for the intersection with us. Your feedback will help shape future safety improvements!
Register for the Bennington / Saratoga Safety project kickoff meeting on June 3 at 6:00 p.m. at boston.gov/bennington-saratoga-safety
05/22/2026
Due to the Memorial Day holiday on Monday, May 25, some neighborhoods will run on delayed trash and recycling collection schedules. Check your street’s schedule in this post or at boston.gov/trash-day
Daytime street cleaning is canceled, but overnight street cleaning is on a normal schedule.
Have a safe and happy Memorial Day!
05/22/2026
New stations are on the way! We’re working to make our public bike share more reliable and convenient, and we need your help.
Come to one of our upcoming open house events, or share your feedback using our survey: boston.gov/bike-share-expansion
05/21/2026
Happy Public Works Week! The Public Works Department keeps Boston running: resurfacing streets, rebuilding sidewalks and curb ramps, ensuring trash and recycling are collected on time, clearing snow, upgrading streetlights, and keeping our roads and sidewalks clean and safe. Rain or shine, PWD crews are out taking care of our infrastructure and looking after our neighborhoods. Thank you for your hard work and dedication!
05/18/2026
Construction season is in full swing throughout the City of Boston! Our crews & contractors have been working through the night to keep streets safe, smooth & accessible. Pics below from crews resurfacing Atlantic Ave & State St Downtown, Bellevue St in West Roxbury & striping Dartmouth St.
05/18/2026
Our Street Lighting Division continued work this weekend upgrading fixtures on Atlantic Ave, Kneeland St, Tremont St, Cambridge St & Washington St (Dorchester). In total, crews replaced 219 fixtures! 💡🛠️
05/11/2026
We’re gathering public feedback on Andrew Square and want to hear from you!
Many safety issues are not captured by data alone, so we need your input to fill in the gaps. The survey takes about 2 minutes to complete. Please give us your feedback here: https://engagement.jmgoldson.com/AndrewSquare/safety-survey/
05/11/2026
Weekend work continued for our Street Lighting Division with crews installing new poles & acorn fixtures on Charles Street in Bay Village, replacing LED pendant fixtures on Huntington Avenue, and upgrading acorn fixtures along Atlantic Avenue.