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  • Doing Donuts on the Public Garden Lagoon

    Early on Tuesday morning, this worker was doing donuts with his boat on the Public Garden Lagoon. 

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    As he circled, he was spraying something with a hose from the barrel he had on-board. 

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    Penny chatted with his co-worker on the shore who said they were killing the weeds that were making it hard for the Swan Boats to navigate their route.

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    We photographed an algal bloom on the lagoon back in February, so Penny asked if that was related to the current problem. The worker said it would take care of that. He also said they were using a safe product.  

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    Update 06.29.17- Penny was able to catch some morning light in a way that shows the weed growth in the lagoon from the bridge.

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    Nonetheless, we wanted to alert everyone that there is something in addition to water in that little pond. With all the people who ignore the signs and keep feeding the ducks and geese, we know there is a lot of bacteria and fertilizer in the water. For example, each goose attracted to the lagoon by people who feed it can produce up to 1.5 pounds of waste a day.

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    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2017 Penny & Ed Cherubino  

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  • Fall 2013 Boston Hazardous Waste Collection, E Waste, and Shredding

    The City of Boston has announced the 2013 Fall Household Hazardous Waste collection dates with September 7th and November 23rd next on the list.

    And, on Saturday September 7th, you will also be able to drop off e-waste for Electronics recycing and shred paper at the Bayside Expo Center. So, dump those old files, checks, and such into a big box and take them along.

    It's time to clean out under sinks, storage areas, and garages and remove all those unwanted hazards from your home.


    Fall hazardous waste

    Saturday, September 7th, 2013 from 9am to 2pm

    University of Massachusetts-Boston Harbor Campus, Parking lot D, Morrissey Blvd., Dorchester (Map)

    With Electronics Recycling and paper shredding at Bayside Expo

    Saturday, November 23rd, 2013 from 9am to 2pm

    West Roxbury Public Works Yard, 315 Gardner Street, West Roxbury (Map)

    Here are highlights of the city's published guidelines from their Hazardous Waste page:

    For a complete list of acceptable materials, download the flyer here.

    For Boston residents only. No commercial waste will be accepted. Proof of residency required. The City reserves the right to reject materials. For more information call 617-635-4500.

    TVs & Computer Monitors

    The City says, "… call 617-635-4500 to schedule curbside pickup of TVs and computer monitors or place an online service request."

    Latex Paint & Acrylic Paint

    The city advises, "Latex/Acrylic Paint Is Not Hazardous. Latex and Acrylic Paint can be disposed of with regular trash."  "… must make sure any paint left in the paint can is [be] completely dried before putting out with trash."

    Get rid of the junk, and then don't bring more of it back into your home.

    Clean out under your sink, your cleaning closet, gardening shed, garage, and storage areas. Once your home is free from toxic, flammable, and other dangerous materials, learn how to avoid bringing more of this stuff back into your life.

    Here are three great books to help you change your hazardous ways.

    And, remember, when you start any of your Amazon shopping from here, you support BostonZest and keep information like this flowing your way. 


    Details:

    Writers: Penny & Ed Cherubino

    Screenshot: From City of Boston website

  • Fall 2013 Boston Hazardous Waste Collection, E Waste, and Shredding

    The City of Boston has announced the 2013 Fall Household Hazardous Waste collection dates with September 7th and November 23rd next on the list.

    And, on Saturday September 7th, you will also be able to drop off e-waste for Electronics recycing and shred paper at the Bayside Expo Center. So, dump those old files, checks, and such into a big box and take them along.

    It's time to clean out under sinks, storage areas, and garages and remove all those unwanted hazards from your home.


    Fall hazardous waste

    Saturday, September 7th, 2013 from 9am to 2pm

    University of Massachusetts-Boston Harbor Campus, Parking lot D, Morrissey Blvd., Dorchester (Map)

    With Electronics Recycling and paper shredding at Bayside Expo

    Saturday, November 23rd, 2013 from 9am to 2pm

    West Roxbury Public Works Yard, 315 Gardner Street, West Roxbury (Map)

    Here are highlights of the city's published guidelines from their Hazardous Waste page:

    For a complete list of acceptable materials, download the flyer here.

    For Boston residents only. No commercial waste will be accepted. Proof of residency required. The City reserves the right to reject materials. For more information call 617-635-4500.

    TVs & Computer Monitors

    The City says, "… call 617-635-4500 to schedule curbside pickup of TVs and computer monitors or place an online service request."

    Latex Paint & Acrylic Paint

    The city advises, "Latex/Acrylic Paint Is Not Hazardous. Latex and Acrylic Paint can be disposed of with regular trash."  "… must make sure any paint left in the paint can is [be] completely dried before putting out with trash."

    Get rid of the junk, and then don't bring more of it back into your home.

    Clean out under your sink, your cleaning closet, gardening shed, garage, and storage areas. Once your home is free from toxic, flammable, and other dangerous materials, learn how to avoid bringing more of this stuff back into your life.

    Here are three great books to help you change your hazardous ways.

    And, remember, when you start any of your Amazon shopping from here, you support BostonZest and keep information like this flowing your way. 


    Details:

    Writers: Penny & Ed Cherubino

    Screenshot: From City of Boston website

  • Fall 2013 Boston Hazardous Waste Collection, E Waste, and Shredding

    The City of Boston has announced the 2013 Fall Household Hazardous Waste collection dates with September 7th and November 23rd next on the list.

    And, on Saturday September 7th, you will also be able to drop off e-waste for Electronics recycing and shred paper at the Bayside Expo Center. So, dump those old files, checks, and such into a big box and take them along.

    It's time to clean out under sinks, storage areas, and garages and remove all those unwanted hazards from your home.


    Fall hazardous waste

    Saturday, September 7th, 2013 from 9am to 2pm

    University of Massachusetts-Boston Harbor Campus, Parking lot D, Morrissey Blvd., Dorchester (Map)

    With Electronics Recycling and paper shredding at Bayside Expo

    Saturday, November 23rd, 2013 from 9am to 2pm

    West Roxbury Public Works Yard, 315 Gardner Street, West Roxbury (Map)

    Here are highlights of the city's published guidelines from their Hazardous Waste page:

    For a complete list of acceptable materials, download the flyer here.

    For Boston residents only. No commercial waste will be accepted. Proof of residency required. The City reserves the right to reject materials. For more information call 617-635-4500.

    TVs & Computer Monitors

    The City says, "… call 617-635-4500 to schedule curbside pickup of TVs and computer monitors or place an online service request."

    Latex Paint & Acrylic Paint

    The city advises, "Latex/Acrylic Paint Is Not Hazardous. Latex and Acrylic Paint can be disposed of with regular trash."  "… must make sure any paint left in the paint can is [be] completely dried before putting out with trash."

    Get rid of the junk, and then don't bring more of it back into your home.

    Clean out under your sink, your cleaning closet, gardening shed, garage, and storage areas. Once your home is free from toxic, flammable, and other dangerous materials, learn how to avoid bringing more of this stuff back into your life.

    Here are three great books to help you change your hazardous ways.

    And, remember, when you start any of your Amazon shopping from here, you support BostonZest and keep information like this flowing your way. 


    Details:

    Writers: Penny & Ed Cherubino

    Screenshot: From City of Boston website

  • Summer 2013 Boston Hazardous Waste Collection, Coming Soon!

    The City of Boston has announced the 2013 Household Hazardous Waste collection dates with June 22nd and June 29th next on the list.

    It's time to clean out under sinks, storage areas, and garages and remove all those unwanted hazards from your home.


    Hazardous wster drop off flyer

    Saturday, June 22nd, 2013 from 9am to 2pm

    University of Massachusetts-Boston Harbor Campus, Parking lot D, Morrissey Blvd., Dorchester (Map)

    Saturday, June 29th, 2013 from 9am to 2pm

    West Roxbury Public Works Yard, 315 Gardner Street, West Roxbury (Map)

    Here are highlights of the city's published guidelines from their Hazardous Waste page:

    For a complete list of acceptable materials, download the flyer here.

    For Boston residents only. No commercial waste will be accepted. Proof of residency required. The City reserves the right to reject materials. For more information call 617-635-4500.

    TVs & Computer Monitors

    TVs & computer monitors are NOT accepted at Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Days. Please call 617-635-4500 for curbside pickup of TVs and computer monitors.

    Latex Paint

     The city says, "(Latex paint is not hazardous.  Latex paint can be disposed of with your regular trash.  Any paint left in can MUST be completely dried before putting out with trash.)"

    Get rid of the junk, and then don't bring more of it back into your home.

    Clean out under your sink, your cleaning closet, gardening shed, garage, and storage areas. Once your home is free from toxic, flammable, and other dangerous materials, learn how to avoid bringing more of this stuff back into your life.

    Here are three great books to help you change your hazardous ways.

    And, remember, when you start any of your Amazon shopping from here, you support BostonZest and keep information like this flowing your way. 


    Details:

    Writers: Penny & Ed Cherubino

    Screenshot: From City of Boston website

  • Summer 2013 Boston Hazardous Waste Collection, Coming Soon!

    The City of Boston has announced the 2013 Household Hazardous Waste collection dates with June 22nd and June 29th next on the list.

    It's time to clean out under sinks, storage areas, and garages and remove all those unwanted hazards from your home.


    Hazardous wster drop off flyer

    Saturday, June 22nd, 2013 from 9am to 2pm

    University of Massachusetts-Boston Harbor Campus, Parking lot D, Morrissey Blvd., Dorchester (Map)

    Saturday, June 29th, 2013 from 9am to 2pm

    West Roxbury Public Works Yard, 315 Gardner Street, West Roxbury (Map)

    Here are highlights of the city's published guidelines from their Hazardous Waste page:

    For a complete list of acceptable materials, download the flyer here.

    For Boston residents only. No commercial waste will be accepted. Proof of residency required. The City reserves the right to reject materials. For more information call 617-635-4500.

    TVs & Computer Monitors

    TVs & computer monitors are NOT accepted at Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Days. Please call 617-635-4500 for curbside pickup of TVs and computer monitors.

    Latex Paint

     The city says, "(Latex paint is not hazardous.  Latex paint can be disposed of with your regular trash.  Any paint left in can MUST be completely dried before putting out with trash.)"

    Get rid of the junk, and then don't bring more of it back into your home.

    Clean out under your sink, your cleaning closet, gardening shed, garage, and storage areas. Once your home is free from toxic, flammable, and other dangerous materials, learn how to avoid bringing more of this stuff back into your life.

    Here are three great books to help you change your hazardous ways.

    And, remember, when you start any of your Amazon shopping from here, you support BostonZest and keep information like this flowing your way. 


    Details:

    Writers: Penny & Ed Cherubino

    Screenshot: From City of Boston website

  • Summer 2013 Boston Hazardous Waste Collection, Coming Soon!

    The City of Boston has announced the 2013 Household Hazardous Waste collection dates with June 22nd and June 29th next on the list.

    It's time to clean out under sinks, storage areas, and garages and remove all those unwanted hazards from your home.


    Hazardous wster drop off flyer

    Saturday, June 22nd, 2013 from 9am to 2pm

    University of Massachusetts-Boston Harbor Campus, Parking lot D, Morrissey Blvd., Dorchester (Map)

    Saturday, June 29th, 2013 from 9am to 2pm

    West Roxbury Public Works Yard, 315 Gardner Street, West Roxbury (Map)

    Here are highlights of the city's published guidelines from their Hazardous Waste page:

    For a complete list of acceptable materials, download the flyer here.

    For Boston residents only. No commercial waste will be accepted. Proof of residency required. The City reserves the right to reject materials. For more information call 617-635-4500.

    TVs & Computer Monitors

    TVs & computer monitors are NOT accepted at Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Days. Please call 617-635-4500 for curbside pickup of TVs and computer monitors.

    Latex Paint

     The city says, "(Latex paint is not hazardous.  Latex paint can be disposed of with your regular trash.  Any paint left in can MUST be completely dried before putting out with trash.)"

    Get rid of the junk, and then don't bring more of it back into your home.

    Clean out under your sink, your cleaning closet, gardening shed, garage, and storage areas. Once your home is free from toxic, flammable, and other dangerous materials, learn how to avoid bringing more of this stuff back into your life.

    Here are three great books to help you change your hazardous ways.

    And, remember, when you start any of your Amazon shopping from here, you support BostonZest and keep information like this flowing your way. 


    Details:

    Writers: Penny & Ed Cherubino

    Screenshot: From City of Boston website

  • Boston Yard Waste Collection – Fall Dates 2012

    It's fall, garden clean-up time! And, getting out into the yard more will mean getting more out of your yard.

    Next, comes figuring out how to get rid of all the leaves and yard waste. It's easy, at least in Boston. The city promises to scoop it up on your recycling day, as long as you follow some simple guidelines.

    And, the other bonus? Your yard waste will be used to help all the community gardens thrive.

    Boston yard waste

    The City of Boston lists:

    Fall 2012 Leaf and Yard Waste Collection Dates:

    Monday, October 15th through Friday, November 30th

    Amazon has what you need to get your yard ready for the season. 

     

    Details:

    Recycling and Trash Directory

    Leaf & Yard Waste Collection Dates/City of Boston

    *IMPORTANT: Find out if you live in an Asian Longhorned Beetle Regulated Area

    Words: Ed Cherubino
    Photo: City of Boston screen grab

     

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  • Boston Yard Waste Collection – Fall Dates 2012

    It's fall, garden clean-up time! And, getting out into the yard more will mean getting more out of your yard.

    Next, comes figuring out how to get rid of all the leaves and yard waste. It's easy, at least in Boston. The city promises to scoop it up on your recycling day, as long as you follow some simple guidelines.

    And, the other bonus? Your yard waste will be used to help all the community gardens thrive.

    Boston yard waste

    The City of Boston lists:

    Fall 2012 Leaf and Yard Waste Collection Dates:

    Monday, October 15th through Friday, November 30th

    Amazon has what you need to get your yard ready for the season. 

     

    Details:

    Recycling and Trash Directory

    Leaf & Yard Waste Collection Dates/City of Boston

    *IMPORTANT: Find out if you live in an Asian Longhorned Beetle Regulated Area

    Words: Ed Cherubino
    Photo: City of Boston screen grab

     

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  • Boston Yard Waste Collection – Fall Dates 2012

    It's fall, garden clean-up time! And, getting out into the yard more will mean getting more out of your yard.

    Next, comes figuring out how to get rid of all the leaves and yard waste. It's easy, at least in Boston. The city promises to scoop it up on your recycling day, as long as you follow some simple guidelines.

    And, the other bonus? Your yard waste will be used to help all the community gardens thrive.

    Boston yard waste

    The City of Boston lists:

    Fall 2012 Leaf and Yard Waste Collection Dates:

    Monday, October 15th through Friday, November 30th

    Amazon has what you need to get your yard ready for the season. 

     

    Details:

    Recycling and Trash Directory

    Leaf & Yard Waste Collection Dates/City of Boston

    *IMPORTANT: Find out if you live in an Asian Longhorned Beetle Regulated Area

    Words: Ed Cherubino
    Photo: City of Boston screen grab

     

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