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    Information on composting in your backyard, indoors with worms, and the City's food scraps drop-off program for residents.

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Dept of Public Works

147 Hampshire St
Cambridge MA 02139
Phone:617.349.4800
TDD:617.499.9924

Hours of Service

Monday: 8:30am-8pm
Tuesday-Thursday: 8:30am-5pm
Friday: 8:30am-12pm

Recycling Center Hours
Tuesday & Thursday: 4:00pm-7:30pm  
Saturday: 9:00am-4:00pm