Public Works - City of Cambridge, MA

Informational Alert | Coronavirus Updates

NOTICE:

DPW offices at 147 Hampshire St. are open to the public, by appointment only, Monday through Thursday. Appointments can be made by phone at 617-349-4800 or by email at theworks@cambridgema.gov. Individual staff are also available for appointments outside of these hours as needed; please contact the office with the details of your issue, and we will coordinate with the appropriate staff member. Many DPW services can be provided online, and DPW phones are staffed 24/7 to respond to urgent concerns.

City of Cambridge

Get Rid of It Right

Our Get Rid of It Right tool teaches you how to dispose of everyday household items.

Permits

Apply online for a variety of permits including park permits, special events permits and construction permits.

Curbside Collections

Schedules and information about the City's weekly curbside collection of trash, recycling, yard waste, and compost

News

Keep in Touch with the Latest City Information

Tree Protection Ordinance Amendment Extended

The extension of this ordinance amendment is valid until April 22, 2021 or until an additional amendment is put in place, whichever comes first.
Members Sought for Cambridge Cemetery Master Plan Review

Cambridge City Manager Louis A. DePasquale is seeking applicants to serve on a review group for the City of Cambridge’s Cemetery Master Plan process.
Trenchless Sewer Rehab Program

Learn more about the City's Trenchless Sewer Rehab Program.
Proper Use of Salt and Deicers

Once the snow and ice are gone, salt and deicing agents remain and run over driveways, sidewalks and roads and into the nearest catch basin, contaminating waterways.
Clarendon Ave. Playground Now Open

The City of Cambridge announced the reopening of the Clarendon Avenue Playground in North Cambridge.

Coming Up

Mar

10 Wed

Recycling Advisory Committee (RAC) Meeting

Recycling Advisory Committee (RAC) Meeting
Mar

10 Wed

Committee on Public Planting

Monthly meeting of the Committee on Public Planting

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