There are 14 active community gardens located throughout the City. They are divided into plots and shared by groups of residents.
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Public Works617-349-4800 |
The Community Learning Center (CLC) offers free classes for adults in the morning, afternoon, and evening.
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Human Service Programs617-349-6200 |
Community Schools provide a network of neighborhood based services offering educational, cultural, social and recreational opportunities for all age groups.
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Human Service Programs617-349-6200 |
The Consumers' Council provides direct individual case services when a consumer files a written complaint.
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Consumers' Council617-349-6150 |
The 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.
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Public Works617-349-4800 |
Consumer publications can be helpful resources of information for consumers.
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Consumers' Council617-349-6150 |
The City provides weekly curbside pickup of household trash, recycling, and compost.
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Public Works617-349-4800 |
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 |
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 |
Contractor responsible for demolition must provide the following to obtain a permit
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Inspectional Services617-349-6100 |