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Department of Public Works Services
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Highway & Sanitation
The Highway Division maintains the physical safety and appearance of all public ways. The Sanitation Division provides for solid waste collection and disposal of all household rubbish. Collection and disposal of leaves and sweeper debris from public ways for disposal are also accomplished by this division.
- Trash & Recycling
- Composting & Yard Waste
- Snow & Winter
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Leaf Blower Information
Rules, regulations and commercial permit applications for using leaf blowers in Brookline.
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Zero Waste Program
Brookline's Zero Waste Program seeks to divert Brookline's waste from incineration and landfill.
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Engineering & Transportation Division
Learn more about the Transportation Department, current projects, parking for Red Sox games as well as traffic safety, and more.
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Bicycles, Scooters, & Micro-Mobility
Brookline Bicycle Advisory Committee, bicycling safety, BlueBikes, and safe bicycling routes.
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Public Transportation & Shared Mobility
Browse transportation alternatives including BlueBikes, MBTA Greenline, MBTA Bus services, special services for the elderly, car sharing, ride sharing, and more.
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Traffic Calming & Roadway Safety
Learn more about Brookline's plans for roadway safety improvement, how to request a traffic calming policy, and more.
- Parking
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Current DPW Bids
View current public bids released by the Engineering Division of the Department of Public Works.
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Current Projects
Town Public Works projects that are currently in-process.
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Stormwater Information
Information and regulations on keeping our storm drains clear and pollutant-free.
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Private Project Review
Learn more about the Private Project Review process including, policies, procedures, submittal requirements, standard specifications, and permitting.
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Transportation & Mobility Equity Programs
Learn more about transportation & mobility programs for low income, disabled, elderly, and other residents
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Publicly Accessible Electric Vehicle Charging
Learn more about the Town's publicly accessible electric vehicle charging stations and planned expansion projects.
- Transportation Documents
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Bicycles, Scooters, & Micro-Mobility
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Parks & Open Spaces
The mission of the Parks and Open Space Division is to develop a safe, accessible, well maintained network of parks and open space for both passive and active recreation that preserves the historic integrity and cultural significance of Brookline's landscape for the use, benefit and enjoyment of our visitors and residents. We invite you to explore our website and visit your parks and open spaces.
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Parks
Despite Brookline's urban character and proximity to Boston, the town has a substantial and diverse park system, ranging from small neighborhood playgrounds to large historic landscapes and natural areas.
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Cemetery
The 45-acre Walnut Hills Cemetery landscape is designed to enhance the beauty of native trees, shrubs, grave areas, glacial boulders and the unique Roxbury Puddingstone.
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Conservation
Read about the responsibilities of the Parks and Open Space Division and Conservation Commission.
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Trees
The Forestry element of the Parks and Open Space Division preserves and maintains all shade trees along public ways, parks, school grounds, cemeteries, and all other public grounds.
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Parks
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Water & Sewer
Maintains and operates the water distribution system, as well as the sewer and surface water drainage systems.
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Billing
Information on reading, paying and getting exemptions to water and sewer bills.
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Online Permits
Apply for water and sewer permits online.
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Water Supply (MWRA)
Information and tips from the Mass. Water Resources Authority, which supplies water to Brookline.
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Irrigation System Specifications
Rules and guidelines for installing an irrigation system.
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Stormwater Information
As stormwater from rain and snowmelt flows over ground surfaces, it picks up debris, chemicals, dirt, and other pollutants.
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Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSOs)
Information on unintentional discharges of untreated wastewater.
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FAQ's
Frequently Asked Questions for the Water and Sewer Division
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Billing
Town of Brookline Website