# Boston Trash Schedule & Alerts

> Boston garbage and recycling schedules and collection reminders. (iPhone/iPad app by Boston City Hall.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boston-trash-schedule-and-alerts/id999579992 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Boston City Hall](https://appshunter.io/developer/330894561)
- Category: Reference, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.79/5 from 1,277 App Store ratings · 67 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 82 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2015-06-30
- Data updated: 2026-08-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boston-trash-schedule-and-alerts/id999579992/reviews.md

## What is Boston Trash Schedule & Alerts?

Garbage and recycling schedules and reminders for City of Boston. View your garbage and recycling schedule and receive collection notifications all from within this app.

## Key features

- Garbage and recycling schedules
- Collection notifications
- City of Boston specific
- View schedules
- Receive reminders

## What do users think of Boston Trash Schedule & Alerts?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Accurately tells trash day
- 👍 Helpful reminders
- 📆 Tracks holidays and schedule changes
- 🔍 Lookup for disposal info
- 🗓️ Tracks yard waste pickup

**Cons**

- 🐛 App not working/crashing
- 🗓️ Inaccurate pickup schedule
- 🔍 Missing disposal info for some items

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App not responsive
- Notifications not working
- Can't find address in app

**Most requested features**

- Calendar view for trash/recycling schedule
- Ability to report issues with pickups
- Expand to cover street cleaning, snow emergencies, etc.

## Recent user reviews (10 of 67)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boston-trash-schedule-and-alerts/id999579992/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Useless

*2025-08-17*

There have been times when the calendar function works, telling me which weeks are for yard waste. Most of the time, this function does not work, therefore this app is useless.

**Developer response:** Thank you for your review, in Recollect a RouteWare Company (app Provider) we care about our app, please submit your complaint at:support@recollect.net and include the name of the app that you are using in the email and your full address. We will send your suggestion to your service provider. We always welcome suggestions from our users on ways to improve our products and services and hope to hear from you. Francisco @ ReCollect Systems Inc.

### 1/5 — No calendar view???

*2025-04-24, version 2023.4.17*

The one thing I would want is missing. Only lists holidays not useful info like is this yard waste pick up week. Back to calendar on fridge🤬

### 5/5 — Accurately tells me trash day

*2025-03-28*

The app accurately tells me what day trash goes out. It’s effective to find out what holidays affect pick-up day.

### 5/5 — Boston

*2025-03-27, version 2023.4.17*

Awesome

### 5/5 — Useful app

*2024-07-28, version 2023.4.17*

It’s good to see the city supporting apps that help the citizens interact with city services. Thanks

### 5/5 — Wonderful

*2023-11-22*

I really appreciate having this app. Somedays I am busy and forget that the next day is trash pickup. The app send me a reminder of trash pick. I think it 
is a great app for people on the go!!

### 4/5 — Really useful, full of information

*2023-08-17*

I found this app to be useful and full of information. I would rate it five stars but I had a bulk pickup needed. I tried to use the app and it would not accept the request once I finished inputting all info. I did it two more times, then finally called. Despite having the item listed on the app as something that could be scheduled there, it turns out you still need to call the City. It wasn’t really a problem - the call was not terribly long - but it should have been noted in the app. I think this could easily be integrated to the BOS:311 app.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2023-06-11*

When I open the app, it is not responsive. I only see the four options on the bottom panel, and the rest of the screen is white. Tapping the buttons on the bottom doesn’t do anything.

### 1/5 — iOS/14 pro

*2022-10-23, version 2022.9.24*

Still doesn’t work. Freezes and shutdown

### 5/5 — My Trash Review

*2022-09-08, version 2022.5.6*

It’s helpful for reminding me to take out the trash.

## Frequently asked questions about Boston Trash Schedule & Alerts

### What does this app do?

This application provides garbage and recycling schedules specifically for the City of Boston. It allows users to view their collection days and receive important notifications about upcoming pickups.

### How do I get reminders for my trash and recycling?

The app offers collection notifications to remind you of your garbage and recycling days. You can view your schedule and set up these reminders directly within the application.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, this app is completely free to use. There are no costs associated with downloading or using its features.

### What is the main benefit of using this app?

The primary benefit is ensuring you never miss a garbage or recycling collection day. It simplifies waste management by providing clear schedules and timely reminders for Boston residents.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2026.7.27 — 2026-08-01

Fixed issues related to empty special collection requests

### 2026.6.19 — 2026-07-16

What's New:
- Fixed bugs with Service Request tools
- Improved push notification translations
- Fixed bugs in calendar search
- Fixed issues with logins
- Improved feedback capabilities
- Updated accessibility compliance

### 2025.6.23 — 2025-06-23

- Added a multi-step address search to the calendar tool
- Updated Analytics
- Improved accessibility in Voice Over tools
- Fixed crashes experienced with certain tools

### 2023.4.17 — 2023-04-18

- Added a multi-step address search to the calendar tool
- Updated Analytics
- Improved accessibility in Voice Over tools
- Fixed crashes experienced with certain tools

### 2022.9.24 — 2022-09-25

- Improved user experience for forms
- Fixed crashes experienced with certain tools
- Refactored latitude/longitude parsing logic
- Fixed reminder and location sharing settings

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All apps by Boston City Hall: https://appshunter.io/developer/330894561

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