Curbside Food Waste Pickup
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 food waste pickup to all buildings with 1 to 12 units. 25,000 households (8,100 buildings) are now eligible to participate.
Cancelled: Fresh Pond Day 2025
Cancelled: Fresh Pond Day -- the Cambridge Water Department's annual festival-style celebration of water, community, and sustainability -- has unfortunately been cancelled due to the weather forecast.
Ways to Help/Donate
Cambridge Animal Control relies on donations to the Helen Holland Fund, which provides medical care to stray animals and pets in need.
Get Help with Heating Bills!
Apply to the Fuel Assistance Program, which helps low-income residents pay their winter heating bills from November 1 - April 30.