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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

Apr

19 Sat

Finished Compost Giveaway
9:00 AM
The City of Cambridge will distributing finished compost free of charge to Cambridge residents.
Apr

22 Tue

Earth Day Webinar: Reduce, Reuse & Recycle the Right Way at Work and at Home
12:00 PM
On April 22 at 12pm, join DPW's Recycling Director Mike Orr, where he will share tips for having a green Earth Day.
Apr

29 Tue

Arbor Week City Hall Tabling Event
10:00 AM
Join City Arborist Dave Lefcourt and Assistant City Arborist Abby Bentley outside City Hall from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Members of the community are invited to come learn about Cambridge's Urban Forest and get a free seedling along with coloring book and crayon giveaways.

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