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International Overdose Awareness Day 2024

International Overdose Awareness Day is the world’s largest annual campaign to end overdose. This year’s theme is “Together We Can.”

Reduce Trash this Spring with the Move-Out Waste Reduction Pilot and Free Store

The Cambridge Department of Public Works (DPW) invites you to help the community reduce trash this Spring through the Move-Out Waste Reduction Pilot and Free Store.

Mass Ave Planning Study Community Meeting

The next Community Meeting for MAPS will focus on the area South of Porter Square, and include opportunities for public participation around the issues facing this area.

Furniture, Appliance, Large Item Disposal

Some appliances, large or bulky items require a permit for disposal. Residents must purchase permits from Public Works in advance to schedule pickup of the items.

Apply for an Excavation Permit

An Excavation and Trench Permit is required if you are excavating or trenching on private property or in a public right-of-way in the City of Cambridge.

Cambridge Offers New Apprenticeship Program

The Department of Public Works (DPW) and the Office of Workforce Development (OWD) will collaborate to identify residents interested in committing to one to two-year paid apprenticeships.

Temporary Disability Parking Permit Program

The Temporary Disability Parking Permit program affords Cambridge residents with disabilities equal opportunities to avail themselves of public parking facilities and on-street parking throughout the City of Cambridge.

Communications Office

The Communications Office acts as the main liaison between the City and the media.

Recycle Right: DPW Takes on Effort to Reduce Contamination in Curbside Recycling

Cambridge Department of Public Works (DPW) will deploy staff to perform curbside audits this summer. The personnel will place "Oops" tags on carts containing contaminants (non-recyclables items)

Danehy Park

Danehy Park is a popular, 50-acre park in north Cambridge. Residents and visitors enjoy the park’s athletic fields, walking paths, playgrounds, public art, dog park, and community events.

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