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City of Cambridge

Get Rid of It Right

Our Get Rid of It Right tool teaches you how to dispose of everyday household items.

Permits

Apply online for a variety of permits including park permits, special events permits and construction permits.

Curbside Collections

Schedules and information about the City's weekly curbside collection of trash, recycling, yard waste, and compost

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Coming Up

Aug

16 Sun

Public Kitchen at Riverside Press Community Farm
4:00 PM
Public Kitchen at Riverside Press Community Farm every Sunday through October 4
Aug

22 Sat

Drop Off Gently Used Items - RAC Free Store
10:00 AM
Cambridge’s Recycling Advisory Committee (RAC) is organizing a Free Store on Saturday, August 22 at Reservoir Church, 170 Rindge Ave, to help reduce move-out waste.
Aug

22 Sat

Shop For Gently Used Items - RAC Free Store
12:00 PM
Cambridge’s Recycling Advisory Committee (RAC) is organizing a Free Store on Saturday, August 22 at Reservoir Church, 170 Rindge Ave, to help reduce move-out waste.

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