City of Cambridge Closures and Service Information for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday

City of Cambridge offices, libraries, and senior centers will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026 in observance of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday. Payments will not be required at City of Cambridge parking meters and pay stations. The Cambridge Cemetery at 76 Coolidge Avenue will have the gates open from 7 a.m.- 5 p.m., though the administrative office will be closed.

Curbside collection of recycling, compost, and trash will be suspended on the holiday and one day behind schedule for the rest of that week. Please note, yard waste pick-up and street cleaning have ended for the winter season and will resume in April 2026.

Learn more about the various events the City of Cambridge is hosting in commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

As a reminder, Christmas trees (natural with no decorations or bags) will be picked up on regularly scheduled curbside collection days through January 14, 2026. After January 14, Christmas trees can be brought to the Recycle Center during open hours through January 31 for proper disposal.

Curbside collection schedule and routes can be found at CambridgeMA.gov/recycle.

Reminders related to waste collection are available by text message, email, or app notifications by downloading the “Zero Waste Cambridge” app for iPhone/Android. Users can also register to receive reminders for the above services, as well as other City of Cambridge notifications, such as snow emergency parking ban and crime alerts via text or email, and online newsletters, such as the Daily Update at CambridgeMA.Gov/Subscribe.