Street cleaning schedule
The City cleans each street in Cambridge once per month, April through December (weather permitting), through the use of a mechanical sweeper. Signs are posted on each residential street indicating the schedule. In order to ensure that streets are properly cleaned, cars must move off the side of the street being swept or the car will be tagged and towed. To receive a copy of the schedule by mail, please call the Operations Center at (617) 349-4800 or (617) 349-4846 (or email us) and give us your address. You may also obtain a copy on-line.

My car was towed, who do I call? What do I do?
Call Emergency Communications (617) 349-3300 and give the dispatcher your license plate number. You will then be directed to the towing company that has your vehicle.

Dead animal pickup
Please call the Operations Center at (617) 349-4800 or (617) 349-4846, and leave your name and phone number, and state the type of animal (if possible) and location. Please indicate whether the animal is located on the street or sidewalk. The City is responsible for the removal of dead animals from public property only (roads, sidewalks, parks, etc). We are not permitted to go onto private property for removal. We will, however, pick up the animal if it is placed in a trash bag or box and brought out to the curb.