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| Service | Department |
|---|---|
Trash CollectionTrash is collected weekly. |
Public Works617-349-4800 |
Understanding Flood Risks & Protecting Your PropertyThe Flood Viewer has been developed as an informational tool for the Cambridge community to assess climate change threats from flooding and to prepare for it by implementing specific strategies. . It is recognized that projected flood information presented in the Flood Viewer are based on climate change scenarios that are drawn from the best available science but involve ranges of uncertainty. The provided flood information will need to be revisited frequently to ensure that our community preparedness efforts continue to reflect updated projections specific to local climate change. |
Public Works617-349-4800 |
Urban ForestryThe Urban Forestry Division is responsible for implementing a program of arboriculture for over 19,000 of Cambridge's public trees. |
Public Works617-349-4800 |
Yard Waste Pick UpThe City offers free weekly collection of yard waste, April 1-December 31 for residents with recycling collection from the City. Yard waste is banned from landfills and incinerators in Massachusetts. Leaves and other yard waste that fall on your property should be gathered as needed. Leaves and twigs on sidewalks and curbs adjacent to your property are the responsibility of the property owner to collect and set out as yard waste. |
Public Works617-349-4800 |
Building PermitsAnyone seeking to construct, alter, repair, or demolish a structure must first obtain a building permit. The building permit must be obtained before the start of any work and prominently posted at the job site. |
Inspectional Services617-349-6100 |
Cambridge Alert NetworkThe Cambridge Alert Network is comprised of multiple services that help keep residents and businesses informed of important City information. |
Cambridge Police617-349-3300 |
Energy Efficiency & Clean EnergyThe City’s climate change planning focuses on two key goals: lessening climate change impacts by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and making Cambridge more resilient to climate change impacts. |
Community Development617-349-4600 |
Harvard Square Construction Impact MitigationThe Community Development Department and the Department of Public Works are collaborating with the Harvard Square Business Association to mitigate construction-related impacts on local businesses from a variety of construction projects in the area. |
Community Development617-349-4600 |
Inman Square Construction Impact MitigationThe Community Development Department and the Department of Public Works are collaborating with the East Cambridge Business Association and Inman Square Neighborhood Association to mitigate construction-related impacts on local businesses associated with the Inman Square Intersection Improvements Project. |
Community Development617-349-4600 |
Parks & Open SpaceThe City of Cambridge has over 70 parks and open spaces, with all residences located a half-mile or less from a park or open space. |
Community Development617-349-4600 |
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