Public Health Programs

Household Hazardous Waste

• The Board of Health holds two household hazardous waste collection events per year for Burlington residents. For a list of items to bring click here         .
• If you are unable to attend a collection event, click here         for information on how to dispose of certain household hazardous materials.
• Click here           for information on how to dispose of materials that are not considered hazardous waste.

Mosquito Control

• The East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project  provides mosquito control services to the Town of Burlington which includes public education, larval control, surveillance, and adult mosquito control. Residents can click here           to request an exclusion from pesticide applications.  
• For more information on mosquito-borne diseases and how to prevent them, click here           .

Medical Waste Disposal

• The Board of Health in cooperation with the Burlington Fire Department, has a kiosk available in the lobby of the Burlington Fire Department at 21 Center Street for the free disposal of home sharps (syringes, hypodermic needles, and EpiPens that contain salt).  
• "Home" sharps do not include those generated by home health aides, visiting nurses, or any other person providing a professional service in a private residence.
• All sharps must be placed in puncture resistant quart sized sharps containers. Free sharps containers are available to residents at the Board of Health office at 61 Center Street.  

Communicable Disease Surveillance

• The Board of Health works with the MA Department of Public Health and our residents in conducting disease surveillance in the Burlington community when notification is provided through the MA Virtual Epidemiologic Network (MAVEN) disease surveillance system that one or more residents have contracted an infectious disease that is reportable by law.  

Vaccinations

• Free vaccinations for uninsured or under insured children under the Vaccines for Children Program. The Board of Health works very closely with Burlington Public Schools to ensure all students are in compliance with the current MA School Immunizations Requirements.  
• Free influenza vaccinations are provided yearly to both children and adults.  For more information on flu vaccination clinics click here          .
• For a copy of your vaccine record, find it here  .     

Blood Pressure Screenings

• The Burlington Volunteer Reserve Corps (BVRC) provides free walk in blood pressure screenings. Click here            for the schedule.