We provide services essential to quality of life in Boston: snow control, waste reduction, & ensuring our streets and sidewalks are safe, clean and attractive.
As many citizens utilize
#bikelanes
year-round in the
@CityOfBoston
, PWD dedicates equipment each storm to ensure our riders have a clear, safe lane of travel. Video below of the Commonwealth Avenue Bike lane being cleared.
#bosnow
Recognizing that many individuals commute via bicycle during the
#winter
months, each storm PWD has dedicated pieces of equipment to clear our large network of
#bikelanes
. Video below from Commonwealth Avenue in BrightonMA.
As many residents utilize
#bikelanes
year-round in the
@CityOfBoston
, PWD dedicates equipment each storm to ensure our riders have a clear, safe lane of travel. Pics below of crews out bright and early treating the Mass Ave. bike lane in
#BackBay
.
Whether it’s rain, wind, sleet or
#snow
, we know our dedicated
#bicycle
community utilize
@CityOfBoston
#bikelanes
year-round. As such, PWD dedicates equipment each storm to treat, clear, and provide a safe lane of travel for our riders. Video from the
#BeaconHill
bike lane.
PWD crews are working very hard during this difficult time, but we need
@CityOfBoston
residents to help. We continue to find discarded rubber gloves and masks on our sidewalks and streets.
Please be respectful of your neighbors and dispose of your trash properly. Don’t litter!
In honor of
#WomensHistoryMonth
, we’re recognizing our own, Linda Holland. Along with assisting with the PWD budget, since 1984 Linda has been treating & clearing
#BostonStreets
in
#Dorchester
when inclement weather hits. 38 years of dedicated service & still going strong!
Hey
@CityOfBoston
residents, give your
#ChristmasTree
🎄 a second life! We collect trees to be shredded into
#compost
during the first two full weeks of January (3 - 14), on your 1st collection day. Place your tree on the curb by 6 am without ornaments or lights.
#ZeroWasteCity
Special thanks to our trash and
#recycling
♻️♻️♻️ crews for battling through the wind and rain to provide pick-up services for
@CityOfBoston
residents.
Special thanks to the
#Dorchester
resident who left this note behind for our trash and
#recycling
pick-up crews. During difficult times, the
@CityOfBoston
sticks together!
*A reminder that trash and recycling collection remains on a regular schedule.
The new Northern Avenue Bridge Harborwalk Promenade will serve as a space for people to gather and enjoy scenic views of the
#FortPointChannel
and the
@CityofBoston
. This
#BostonBold
design is putting people first.
We have equipment out plowing bike lanes on
#BostonStreets
today. Below, one of our pieces of snow removal equipment cleared out the bike lane on Staniford St earlier this afternoon.
A reminder to
@CityOfBoston
residents that plastic bags are not
#recyclable
. They can jam machines at the processing facility and cause delays ⬇️. Please keep them out of your blue bin. We appreciate it! ♻️♻️♻️
The work continues for our PWD crews and contractors. We currently have 900 pieces of equipment clearing
#BostonStreets
. Pics below of crews clearing a pedestrian alleyway in
#BackBay
, American Legion Highway in
#Dorchester
, and Eagle Hill in
#EastBoston
.
PWD’s District 6 Hokey, James, is working hard this morning cleaning litter in
#RoslindaleSquare
. Our dedicated Hokey’s are out there everyday making sure that
#BostonStreets
and sidewalks are looking good!
With the
#snow
falling in the
@CityOfBoston
, we currently have 500 pieces of equipment treating and clearing
#BostonStreets
. Our crews and contractors will be working through the night/weekend, so help us out by staying off the roads.
#BOSnow
Along with clearing key intersections, crosswalks and pedestrian ramps, our PWD crews have been busy with targeted
#snow
removal efforts across the
@CityOfBoston
. Video below of one of our snowblowers working on L St. in
#SouthBoston
.
With
#snow
falling in the
@CityOfBoston
, a member of our District 4 crew, Levi, is loading-up trucks with salt to treat neighborhood streets in
#BrightonMA
.
The forecast is calling for heavy
#snowfall
in the
@CityOfBoston
through late morning. Traveling conditions will be difficult, so please stay off the road (if possible). We encourage everyone to take advantage of public transportation. Pic below from Columbus Ave. in
#Roxbury
.
PWD crews are hard at work treating and clearing
#BostonStreets
. We currently have 130 pieces of equipment working
#citywide
. Pics below from Centre St. in
#WestRoxbury
.
As our plow trucks continue to clear
#BostonStreets
of snow this morning, our crews are also using new equipment to clear bike lanes in
@CityofBoston
. Pics below from Beacon St in
#BackBay
.
Congrats to PWD Foreman, Luis Araujo, who was honored by the
@RedSox
as part of their “Hats Off to Heroes” ceremony over the weekend. Luis and his crew are on the frontlines everyday ensuring that residents receive essential city services that keep
#Boston
clean and safe.
Crews installed crosswalks and
#bikelanes
yesterday to a freshly resurfaced Summer Street. To learn more about the 4-stages in the resurfacing process, and what to expect when we’re working in your neighborhood:
1100 truckloads of snow removed overnight in
@CityOfBoston
. Incredible job by PWD crews working around the clock to clear
#BostonStreets
! Pics below from Cambridge Street in
#Boston
and Cleary Square in
#HydePark
Our crews were out
#CityWide
overnight removing 960 truck loads of snow from
#BostonStreets
. We'll be back at it again tonight with over 30 removal crews
#Bosnow
PWD’s District 5 Hokey, Alex, is busy cleaning litter on Old Colony Ave. in
#SouthBoston
.
Our crews continue to find discarded rubber gloves and masks on
#BostonStreets
and sidewalks. Please be a good neighbor and dispose of your trash properly. We need your help
#Boston
!
PWD work continues throughout our neighborhoods. Special thanks to
@CityOfBoston
residents for keeping
#BostonStreets
clear and allowing our plows to do their job!
This
#noreaster2022
is packing some serious punch 🥊 , but PWD crews and our contractors won’t back down! Despite this prolonged, heavy dose of wind and
#snow
, crews continue with street clearing efforts across the
@CityOfBoston
. Video below from Washington St. in
#Roxbury
A reminder to
@CityOfBoston
residents to shovel your sidewalks, pedestrian ramps,
#catchbasins
and
#firehydrants
. Always keep an eye out for your neighbors - especially the elderly and those with access and functional needs. That’s the
#Boston
way!
#BOSnow
PWD staff assisted our partners
@BostonElections
today by installing ballot dropboxes in neighborhoods across the
@CityOfBoston
. Each dropbox will be available 24/7 until Election Day on November 3rd.
#votingmatters
During the
#Covid_19
crisis, the amount of Trash and
#Recycling
collected in the
@CityOfBoston
has increased significantly. As we celebrate Trash and Recycling Workers Week, we want to thank PWD crews and our contractors working on the frontlines everyday.
"So long....farewell.....we hate to say goodbye." PWD work crews removing space savers throughout
@CityOfBoston
. Please be a good neighbor, and abide by Boston's space saver rules.
Each day, PWD Hokey’s work in neighborhoods across our City to ensure that
#BostonStreets
and sidewalks remain safe and clean. It’s dedicated, frontline workers like Cyril (seen below working in
#NubianSquare
) that keep
#Boston
running - especially during these difficult days.
The new Northern Avenue Bridge will improve mobility, honor history, strengthen resilience, and create a must-see destination along Boston’s Waterfront.
#BostonBold
PWD currently has 38,000 tons of salt on-hand, over 100 pieces of in-house snow clearing equipment, and the ability to put 850 pieces on
#BostonStreets
. Stay in and relax with friends and family this weekend,
#Boston
. Help us by staying off the roads. We appreciate it!
#BOSnow
With a powerful coastal storm in the forecast, PWD crews are ready and prepared to treat and clear
#BostonStreets
. Curious how can you help?
✅Stay off the roads
✅Check-in on your neighbors
✅Clear snow from your property
✅Register for AlertBoston:
As many residents utilize
#bikelanes
year-round in the
@CityOfBoston
, PWD dedicates equipment each storm to ensure our riders have a clear, safe lane of travel. Video below of crews clearing the American Legion Hwy. bike lane in
#Mattapan
. 🚲
Two of our District 10 crew members, Elmer (driving sweeper) and Ronald, are busy this morning cleaning
#NubianSquare
in
#Roxbury
. Special thanks to our PWD crews working on the frontlines to ensure core city services are provided in the
@CityOfBoston
.
It's Thursday, so that means it's time for another installment of PWD's "Meet Your Sweeper" series. Today, we're introducing you to Heavy Motor Equipment Operator, Antonio, who's making
#BostonStreets
in
#Dorchester
look good!!
#PowerofPublicWorks
PWD Hokey's are a huge reason why the
@CityOfBoston
is (and remains) clean. Each day, these men and women take great pride making sure our neighborhoods are free of litter and debris. Today, let's meet Vincent, who's making
#Dorchester
streets and sidewalks look good!
Along with plowing
#BostonStreets
, PWD crews were busy clearing the Columbus Avenue Bike Lane in the
#SouthEnd
. For additional winter resources for
@CityOfBoston
residents:
Construction projects continue in the
@CityOfBoston
. Crews have been busy installing ADA compliant curb ramps and reconstructing sidewalks on Huntington Ave. in
#JamaicaPlain
, resurfacing Kneeland St. in the
#WestEnd
, and installing safety barriers to the Mass Ave
#bikelane
.
PWD Hokey’s are on the frontlines every day ensuring that streets and sidewalks are clean and safe in neighborhoods across the
@CityOfBoston
. Pic below of our District 10 Hokey, Cyril, cleaning litter from multiple streets in
#Roxbury
.
In partnership with
@DisabilityBOS
, PWD craftsmen are repairing brick 🧱 sidewalks to address accessibility challenges along the Orange Line diversion shuttle route. To learn more about the steps
#Boston
is taking to mitigate the impacts of the shutdown:
Snow clean-up continues in
@CityOfBoston
today. Earlier this morning our crews were out on
#BostonStreets
in the
#Seaport
. Pictured below, one of our drivers tidied up the bike lane on Seaport Blvd.
As snow continues to fall in
@CityofBoston
, PWD crews are out clearing bike lanes on
#BostonStreets
. Pictures below from the bike lane on Melnea Cass Blvd in
#Roxbury
.
From emptying trash receptacles 🗑 in the
#SouthEnd
and
#BackBay
, to clearing pedestrian stairs and walkways in
#BrightonMA
and
#Mattapan
- the work hasn’t stopped for our PWD crews.
Frozen precipitation has arrived and our crews and contractors are busy treating
#BostonStreets
. Whether you’re walking, biking, or driving today - please take your time. If possible, take advantage of public transportation. Video from Cass St. in
#WestRoxbury
.
After a series of inclement weather events that included freezing rain, sleet, snow, flash freezing and high winds in the
@CityOfBoston
, PWD patch crews are busy making repairs to multiple streets in
#HydePark
&
#Dorchester
. If you see a pothole, please report it to
@BOS311
.
A reminder to
@CityOfBoston
residents to shovel your sidewalks, pedestrian ramps,
#catchbasins
and
#firehydrants
. Always keep an eye out for your neighbors - especially the elderly and those battling health issues. A reminder to never throw
#snow
back into the street!
PWD crews are out bright and early sweeping
#BostonStreets
. Pic below of sweeper operator, Antonio, going the extra mile to clean litter and debris in
#MattapanSquare
.
With the rain changing to
#snow
in the
@CityOfBoston
, we currently have 500 pieces of equipment treating our neighborhood streets. We’re asking everyone to please take it slow on the roads. For all your
#winter
resources, go to: ❄️ 🥶 🌧️
PWD currently has 700 pieces of equipment treating and clearing neighborhoods across the
@CityOfBoston
. We’re currently experiencing 2’ inches of snowfall per hour, so help us out by staying at home and off the road - we have you covered! Pic below from Centre St.
#JamaicaPlain
After being delivered from
#NovaScotia
, PWD and
@BostonParksDept
crews are busy installing 40+ Christmas trees in neighborhoods across the
@CityOfBoston
. Pics below of our Street Lighting Division sorting and testing the 25,000 string lights that will decorate the trees.
It’s become a
#Spring
tradition to introduce you to some of our unsung frontline heroes - the PWD Hokey team! Today, it’s our pleasure to introduce, Mateen, who takes great pride ensuring the streets and sidewalks in the
#NorthEnd
are safe, clean and looking good!
The
#snow
is falling in the
@CityOfBoston
and PWD crews continue to treat and clear
#BostonStreets
citywide. A reminder to all residents that when you’re shoveling your property, please take frequent breaks, stay hydrated, and look after your neighbors. Video from
#WestRoxbury
.
With
#snow
falling in the
@CityOfBoston
, crews are loading-up with salt to treat and clear
#BostonStreets
. Video below from Frontage Road. Remember that for all your
#winter
resources, go to:
As PWD crews and contractors normally pre-treat our streets before any inclement weather, due to the amount of rain we’re experiencing prior to the freezing rain and
#snow
, it makes those efforts ineffective. As such, we’ll have 500 spreaders treating our roadways as temps drop.
After back-to-back weekend storms, our district yards are busy this morning receiving deliveries of salt to replenish stock. When the next round of inclement weather hits, we’ll be ready & prepared to treat
#BostonStreets
.
As the
#snow
continues to fall in the
@CityOfBoston
, PWD has 300 pieces of equipment treating
#BostonStreets
. If you’re on the road this evening, please drive carefully and allow our crews plenty of room to work safe and effectively.
While PWD crews continue to paint street poles and power wash sidewalks in
#GroveHall
, our District 1 and District 10 sweepers are cleaning litter and debris on multiple streets in
#Roxbury
and the
#SouthEnd
.
📢 A reminder to all neighborhoods with an April 1 start date for street sweeping, ticketing begins on 4/1 and towing begins on 4/20.
Keeping our streets free of litter and debris is essential to keeping the
@CityOfBoston
safe and vibrant. For more info:
Along with Beacon Street and Mass Ave., PWD crews are busy this morning clearing the new Summer Street
#bikelane
in
#FortPoint
. For all your
#winter
resources in the
@CityOfBoston
, check out: