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“Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” is in order of importance. It is better to reduce than reuse; better to reuse than recycle. Reducing and reusing prevent the environmental impact of making new items. All disposal has financial costs to the city. Recycling and composting cost the City less than trash. Still, preventing waste in the first place is best for Cambridge and the environment. It is one of the key recommendations in the Cambridge Zero Waste Master Plan.

Meeting minutes of the GLBT Commission meeting held January 22nd, 2015

Meeting minutes of the Half Crown-Marsh Neighborhood Conservation District Commission meeting held October 6th, 2014

Meeting notes of the Cambridge COVID-19 Expert Advisory Panel meeting held July 16, 2020

With the Thanksgiving holiday upon us, please keep in mind that the best way to protect yourself, your loved ones, and your community is to celebrate with the members of your household. If, however you do plan to gather with others outside of your household, please review the current state orders and follow the recommendations below from the Cambridge Public Health Department and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health on how to slow the spread of COVID-19.

Meeting minutes of the Recycling Advisory Committee meeting held October 19th, 2016

Meeting minutes of the Commission for Persons with Disabilities Advisory Board meeting held August 8th, 2013

What residents can do to protect waterways

Vacancies are available for the American Freedmen Commission, Avon Hill Neighborhood Conservation District Commission, Cambridge Climate Committee, Commission for Persons with Disabilities Advisory Board, Half Crown-Marsh Neighborhood Conservation District Commission, LGBTQ+ Commission, Mid Cambridge Neighborhood Conservation District Commission, and the Public Planting Committee.

Meeting minutes of the American Freedmen Commission meeting held March 10, 2026