RATS!
![]() Boston has a rodent problem due to a combination of factors, including the city's age, infrastructure, and food waste. To address the issue, the city has released a Boston Rodent Action Plan. Check it out!
Factors contributing to Boston's rodent problem
Actions to reduce the rodent population
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You can reduce your trash by nearly 36% when you recycle.
Boston provides mixed curbside recycling pickup services for residents. If we recycle right we can reduce waste by 40 percent in Boston. The city has a neat app that you can download to your phone www.boston.gov/departments/public-works/recycling-boston ![]() Composting in Boston—Sign up, it’s free, and JUST DO IT!
Thanks to our neighbor Susan Schadler for writing in and reminding us about the food waste program and how it helps with the rats situation .. "Looking for a New Year’s Resolution? Boston has a highly user-friendly composting program for households in buildings with 6 or fewer units. Well-sealed counter-sized buckets and an outside bin are provided after you sign up. Presto—you are up and running. Pop every food item that you would normally put in the trash in the counter bucket, and put the contents in the outside bin for pick-up on Monday mornings. It really couldn’t be easier. The real kicker are the benefits that come from this simple practice.
Questions? The website answers many. The organization that runs the program (garbagetogarden) is very responsive to phone calls and emails.
Thanks Susan for this timely reminder ! |