Businesses
Since 1991, the City’s Mandatory Recycling Ordinance has required all buildings recycle any recyclable that comprises at least 5% of their waste stream. Businesses can arrange for curbside pickup with any hauler licensed in Cambridge. Small businesses with 50 employee or less may use the Recycling Center during open hours only.
All materials subject to Massachusetts Waste Bans are considered designated recyclables in addition to the list below. The City reserves the right to add or remove recyclable materials as defined in the Rules and Regulations at any time. The following materials shall be designated as recyclable materials:
- Batteries (lead-acid)
- Cardboard
- Cathode Ray Tubes (TVs and computer monitors)
- Construction Waste (asphalt, brick & concrete)
- Paper
- Glass, Plastic & Metal containers
- Leaf & Yard Waste
- Scrap Metal
- Tires (whole)
- White Goods
- Wood
Click here for a flyer to print with recycling information for businesses.
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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-8pm
Tuesday-Thursday: 8:30am-5pm
Friday: 8:30am-12pm
Recycling Center Hours
Tuesday & Thursday: 4:00pm-7:30pm
Saturday: 9:00am-4:00pm
Ms. Randi Mail
Director of Recycling
617.349.4866
rmail@cambridgema.gov
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