Yard Waste Collection Begins Apr.1
Separate yard waste begins on Monday, April 1. Not sure what's accepted? Learn more.
Weekly Construction Highlights
Public Works provides construction management and oversite for all construction projects done in Cambridge. Weekly construction highlights are provided for your convenience. Learn more
Schedule Pickup of Appliances Online
Cambridge Residents now have the option of scheduling the pickup of appliances/large items online. Learn more
DPW EV Charging Station
The Electric Vehicle charging station at the DPW facility, 147 Hamphire Street, is open to the public from 6:00 P.M. to 6:00 A.M. on weekdays, and all day on weekends, ending at 6:00 A.M. on Mondays. All other times are reserved for City vehicles. The charging station can provide a Level 1 or 2 charge. Learn more
Recycling & Trash
Learn about curbside collection services, drop off options, yard waste, household hazardous waste disposal, schedules and routes, and how to "Get Rid of It Right".
More On Recycling
Construction Projects
Learn more about ongoing construction projects throughout the city as well as past and future projects and the City's 5 Year Reconstruction Plan.
Construction Projects
Street Cleaning
Learn more about 2013 schedules and routes, ticketing and towing, graffiti removal, or sign up for street cleaning reminders.
More On Street Cleaning
Public Works News
Four Public Works employees recognized for outstanding performance
Schedules for Trash/Recycling, Street Cleaning and the Cambridge Cemetery
Field Street Parking Lot at Danehy Park
Alewife Brook Combined Sewer Overflow Control Progress Annual Update, April 2013
Casella Facility Tours & Virtual Tours
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Dept of Public Works
147 Hampshire St
Cambridge
MA
02139
Phone:617.349.4800
TDD:617.349.4805
Email Us
Hours of Service
Monday: 8:30am-8:00pm
Tuesday-Thursday: 8:30am-5:00pm
Friday: 8:30am-12 noon
24 Hour emergency 617.349.4860
RECYCLING CENTER HOURS
Tuesday & Thursday: 4:00pm-7:30pm
Saturday: 9:00am-4:00pm
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