2025–26 · City-wide
Recycle black plastic containers curbside
Resident asks the City to invest in equipment to recycle black plastic containers, which are currently not accepted in blue bins, citing Los Angeles as an example.
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The resident's idea, as submitted
The idea
This idea is beneficial for the environment of the entire world, not just Boston. Black plastic containers are currently not allowed in blue recycling bins for curbside pickup. Invest in equipment for this, Los Angeles recycles it instead of trashing
Who it helps and why
It is proven that pollution and climate change affect the disadvantaged and people of color to a greater degree.
Details
- Cycle
- 2025–26
- Submitted
- July 30, 2025
- Neighborhood
- City-wide
- Portal category
- Sustainability
- How it was submitted
- Individual submission
- Submission language
- English
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