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| Service | Department |
|---|---|
Community GardensThere are 14 active community gardens located throughout the City. They are divided into plots and shared by groups of residents. |
Public Works617-349-4800 |
Community Learning CenterThe Community Learning Center (CLC) offers free classes for adults in the morning, afternoon, and evening. |
Human Service Programs617-349-6200 |
Community School ProgramCommunity Schools provide a network of neighborhood based services offering educational, cultural, social and recreational opportunities for all age groups. |
Human Service Programs617-349-6200 |
Complaint ProcessThe Consumers' Council provides direct individual case services when a consumer files a written complaint. |
Consumers' Council617-349-6150 |
Conservation CommissionThe Commission administers the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act (310 CMR 10.0), reviewing, permitting and inspecting projects in or adjacent to Cambridge’s wetlands, floodplains and water bodies. |
Public Works617-349-4800 |
Consumer ResourcesConsumer publications can be helpful resources of information for consumers. |
Consumers' Council617-349-6150 |
Curbside CollectionsThe City provides weekly curbside pickup of household trash, recycling, and compost. |
Public Works617-349-4800 |
Curbside CompostingIn 2009, the City set a goal to reduce residential trash disposal by 30% by 2020, and by 80% by 2050. With that goal in mind, the City expanded curbside compost to all buildings with 1 to 12 units. 25,000 households (8,100 buildings) are now eligible to participate. |
Public Works617-349-4800 |
Cutting or Welding or Hot Work PermitA person or company performing burning, welding, or cutting operations must obtain a permit from the Fire Department |
Cambridge Fire617-349-4900 |
Demolition PermitContractor responsible for demolition must provide the following to obtain a permit |
Inspectional Services617-349-6100 |
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