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Street Cleaning

Public Works mechanically sweeps each side of the street in Cambridge once per month, April through December (weather permitting).

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Trash Collection

Trash is collected weekly.

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Urban Forestry

The Urban Forestry Division is responsible for implementing a program of arboriculture for over 19,000 of Cambridge's public trees.

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Yard Waste Pick Up

The City offers free weekly collection of yard waste, April 1-December 31 for residents with recycling collection from the City. Yard waste is banned from landfills and incinerators in Massachusetts. Leaves and other yard waste that fall on your property should be gathered as needed. Leaves and twigs on sidewalks and curbs adjacent to your property are the responsibility of the property owner to collect and set out as yard waste.

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Planning an Event in the City

Permits are required if you plan to host an event on City property

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