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The City provides weekly curbside pickup of household trash, recycling, compost, and yard waste.
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Public Works617-349-4800 |
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In 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.
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Public Works617-349-4800 |
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A person or company performing burning, welding, or cutting operations must obtain a permit from the Fire Department
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Cambridge Fire617-349-4900 |
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Contractor responsible for demolition must provide the following to obtain a permit
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Inspectional Services617-349-6100 |
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Cambridge residents who have a disability plate or placard may file an application for a disability space adjacent to their homes.
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Traffic, Parking, and Transportation617-349-4700 |
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A dumpster permit reserves 40 feet of space on a City street for a specific number of days to temporarily park a dumpster used during construction.
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Traffic, Parking, and Transportation617-349-4700 |
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An electrical permit is required for all work to be performed in accordance with the Massachusetts Electrical Code (MEC), 527 CMR 12.00.
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Inspectional Services617-349-6100 |
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The 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.
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Community Development617-349-4600 |
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The Police Review & Advisory Board provides a prompt, impartial and fair investigation of complaints brought by individuals against members of the Cambridge Police Department.
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Police Review & Advisory Board617-349-6155 |
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Discrimination occurs when a policy or practice that by design or effect segregates, creates unequal status, separates or has a disproportionate impact on a person on the basis of his or her inclusion in one or more legally protected categories.
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Human Rights Commission617-349-4396 |