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Conservation Commission The Commission administers the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act (310 CMR 10.0), reviewing, permitting and inspecting projects in or adjacent to Cambridge’s wetlands, floodplains and water bodies.	Public Works617-349-4800
Consumer Resources Consumer publications can be helpful resources of information for consumers.	Consumers' Council617-349-6150
Consumer Rights Consumer 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 Collections The City provides weekly curbside pickup of household trash, recycling, and compost.	Public Works617-349-4800
Curbside Composting In 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 Permit A person or company performing burning, welding, or cutting operations must obtain a permit from the Fire Department	Cambridge Fire617-349-4900
Demolition Permit Contractor responsible for demolition must provide the following to obtain a permit	Inspectional Services617-349-6100
DHSP Afterschool Programs Lottery Information 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 Shredding The City of Cambridge holds two free Document Shredding Events annually for Cambridge residents only.	Consumers' Council617-349-6150
Early Childhood Education Career Training Program This program supports earning a credential to advance in the early childhood education field.	Human Service Programs617-349-6200

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