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City of Cambridge

Get Rid of It Right

Our Get Rid of It Right tool teaches you how to dispose of everyday household items.

Permits

Apply online for a variety of permits including park permits, special events permits and construction permits.

Curbside Collections

Schedules and information about the City's weekly curbside collection of trash, recycling, yard waste, and compost

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Coming Up

Oct

17 Sat

Arts in the Park 2026
1:00 PM
The Cambridge Department of Public Works with The Adius Arts Initiative present: Arts in the Park 2026, featuring live music by DJ Vyper, food by Everybody Gotta Eat's curated chefs, and James Lambert III, MBA.
Oct

19 Mon

Canceled Conservation Commission Meeting
7:00 PM
The monthly meeting for the Conservation Commission has been canceled.
Oct

21 Wed

135 Sherman Street Multi-Use Facility Virtual Community Meeting
6:00 PM
The City of Cambridge invites you to attend a virtual community meeting to hear updates about the City-owned space at 135 Sherman St.

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