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| Service | Department |
|---|---|
Consumer RightsConsumer have rights under the Consumer Protection Law (93A). If a consumer believes a business has violated their rights and engaged in some sort of unfair or deceptive practice and after attempting to resolve the complaint with the merchant informally, he/she may decide to take legal action. |
Consumers' Council617-349-6150 |
Curbside CollectionsThe City provides weekly curbside pickup of household trash, recycling, and compost. |
Public Works617-349-4800 |
Curbside CompostingIn 2009, the City set a goal to reduce residential trash disposal by 30% by 2020, and by 80% by 2050. With that goal in mind, the City expanded curbside compost to all buildings with 1 to 12 units. 25,000 households (8,100 buildings) are now eligible to participate. |
Public Works617-349-4800 |
Cutting or Welding or Hot Work PermitA person or company performing burning, welding, or cutting operations must obtain a permit from the Fire Department |
Cambridge Fire617-349-4900 |
Demolition PermitContractor responsible for demolition must provide the following to obtain a permit |
Inspectional Services617-349-6100 |
DHSP Afterschool Programs LotteryInformation about the Department of Human Service Programs (DHSP) Afterschool Programs Lottery. Cambridge families use the Afterschool Lottery application to apply to Childcare Afterschool Programs, Community Schools, King Open Extended Day, and Cambridge Youth Programs. |
Human Service Programs617-349-6200 |
Document ShreddingThe City of Cambridge holds two free Document Shredding Events annually for Cambridge residents only. |
Consumers' Council617-349-6150 |
Early Childhood Education Career Training ProgramThis program supports earning a credential to advance in the early childhood education field. |
Human Service Programs617-349-6200 |
Electrical PermitsAn electrical permit is required for all work to be performed in accordance with the Massachusetts Electrical Code (MEC), 527 CMR 12.00. |
Inspectional Services617-349-6100 |
Emergency Health ProfileRegistering an Emergency Health Profile can automatically provide an individual’s vital medical information to first responders in an emergency. |
Emergency Communications617-349-6911 |
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