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 |
Human Service Programs Afterschool Programs Lottery
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Human Service Programs617-349-6200 |
The City of Cambridge holds two free Document Shredding Events annually for Cambridge residents only.
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Consumers' Council617-349-6150 |
This program supports earning a credential to advance in the early childhood education field.
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Human Service Programs617-349-6200 |
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 |
Registering an Emergency Health Profile can automatically provide an individual’s vital medical information to first responders in an emergency.
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Emergency Communications617-349-6911 |
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 |