Recycling & Trash FAQ's

Have a question about recycling, composting or trash?  Find your answers here.

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  • Curbside Recycling

    Common questions about curbside recycling.

  • Trash

    Questions about residential trash collection.

  • Composting

    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:617.349.4805

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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