Town of Brookline Public Works

Due to high winds and low temperatures on Saturday, Spring Fest has been postponed to Sunday, May 31st from 11 AM - 2 PM at Olmsted Park Allentown Overlook!

Join us for a free, family-friendly celebration of climate action featuring games, crafts, food, environmental education, and community partners dedicated to a more sustainable future.

We’ve completed the installation of 37 new speed humps across Buckminster Rd, Tappan St, Beaconsfield Rd, Clinton Rd, and Clark Rd as part of our ongoing traffic calming efforts. These improvements are designed to slow traffic, increase safety, and make our neighborhoods more walkable for everyone.

Thank you to residents for your feedback and partnership in creating safer streets for our community.

Congratulations to the Brookline High School Class of 2026 graduates and their families!

Looking for a way to make graduation season less wasteful? Donate your BHS Cap and Gown to the Town Gown Collection Project for reuse in future years! Doing so helps reduce single-use graduation regalia and support younger schoolmates!

Collection bins will be located throughout Graduation on June 7th, and will be moved into the BHS Main Lobby after the event, until June 12th. A collection bin will also be available in the lobby of the Brookline Village Library until June 30th.

The Town Gown Collection Project is a collaboration of current BHS students, faculty, parents/alumni parents, and the DPW’s Zero Waste Program.

Rethink Your Yard Care This Spring

Before you grab the fertilizer, take a second look at your lawn habits. Overwatering, over-fertilizing, and choosing the wrong plants can send pollution into storm drains and downstream into rivers and ponds all around Brookline.

This spring, keep your yard healthy and our water clean: • Go native—local plants need less water and fewer chemicals • Mulch like a pro—it locks in moisture and keeps weeds down • Skip the daily soak—water only when needed, preferably in the morning

These small changes can make a big difference for water quality. Clean yard, cleaner waterways.

4 new EV charging stations are now live in Town! The DPW recently installed 2 EV charging stations at Baker School. And, 2 EV charging stations at Skyline Park, are powered up and ready for use! ⚡

Now, the Town has almost 40 public EV charging stations, and is continuing to expand the network!

Happy Memorial Day! As a reminder, town offices and services will be closed today, Monday 5/25/26

As a result, all refuse collection will be delayed by one (1) day the week of 5/25/26 - 5/30/26

This includes:
- Trash
- Recycling
- Bulky Items
- Cart Swaps

Reminder: This week is Amnesty week! Residents enrolled in Town trash service may place extra household trash bags out with their carts on their scheduled delayed pickup day. All trash must be bagged, but overflow bags are not required during Amnesty Week.

Bulky item pickups must still be scheduled separately.

In observance of Memorial Day Day, town offices and services will be closed Monday 5/25/26.

As a result, all refuse collection will be delayed by one (1) day the week of 5/25/26 - 5/30/26

Brookline Amnesty Week will take place Tuesday, 5/26 through Saturday, 5/30! 🗑️

Please note: due to the Memorial Day holiday, trash pickup will be delayed by one day all week.

Residents enrolled in Town trash service may place extra household trash bags out with their carts on their scheduled pickup day. All trash must be bagged, but overflow bags are not required during Amnesty Week.

Bulky item pickups must still be scheduled separately.

Reminder: please do not place trash curbside before 3:30 PM the evening prior to your delayed pickup day.

Embrace the beauty of spring while being mindful of our planet! As we dig into the season of growth, let's remember to plant seeds of sustainability. Whether it's flowers, herbs, or veggies, every plant plays a role in conserving water and nurturing our environment. Let's bloom responsibly by choosing drought-resistant species, mulching to retain moisture, and harvesting rainwater.

Together, let's make every drop count! See picture below for some helpful outdoor water conservation tips or visit the MWRA's website for more information: https://www.mwra.com/your-water-system/water-conservation/garden-landscaping

"Spring into Climate Action" at Brookline’s fifth-annual Spring Fest on Saturday, May 30st from 11 AM to 2 PM at Olmsted Park Allerton Overlook!

Learn about the exciting climate work that's being done by the Town and community organizations, and enjoy environmental activities, yard games, crafting stations, a tree ID walk, food, and music!

A special thanks to our event sponsors , Climate Action Brookline, and City on a Hill Church