New Trash Pilot Program Starting March 1st
Some South End neighborhoods will test a new program aimed at decreasing the amount of time trash spends on the curb waiting for pickup.
Due to efforts by neighborhood associations, the South End Public Works Forum and the city of Boston to improve cleanliness on South End streets, a new pilot program will begin this week to test one way to reduce unwanted trash. Under the new program, residents who live in the area between Tremont Street, East/West Newton Street, Harrison Avenue and Massachusetts Avenue will have from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. to put their trash on the curb before morning pickup. The pilot program starts March 1st. Currently, residents can put trash out at 5 p.m., but with trash sitting on the street for longer, there is more opportunity for scanvengers and litter, according to the city. Under the new pilot program there is a $25 file for being cited by the city…
G B
12:26 pm on Sunday, April 28, 2013
How is this pilot going.. I hate it so far.. Also it affects people who are moving like myself. I have to hire movers during normal business hours. How can get movers to throw out the furniture I intend to trash with these crazy hours. more ›