Apply for Dumpster License
Dumpster Licenses are required in the City of Cambridge and are issued by the Inspectional Services Department.
Sustainability
Sustainability initiatives the DPW is taking to support the City's goals of energy and greenhouse gas emissions reductions.
Zoning Newsletter
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Baker-Polito Administration Announces Plans for Continued Reopening
The Baker-Polito Administration announced that Massachusetts would advance to Step 2 of Phase III of the state’s reopening plan on Monday, March 1, and also announced its plan to transition to Step 1 of Phase IV on Monday, March 22. With public health metrics continuing to trend in a positive direction, including drops in average daily COVID cases and hospitalizations, and vaccination rates continuing to increase, the Administration is taking steps to continue to reopen the Commonwealth’s economy.
2025 Municipal Election Voting Overview
The Municipal Election will be held on November 4, 2025. Find information regarding voter registration, voting by mail, voting early in-person, voting on Election Day, and specimen ballots for the election. Additionally, learn more about the three ballots: City Council, School Committee, and the ballot question.
Scotland vs. Morocco
Join us for a community viewing party of the Scotland vs. Morocco soccer match! Enjoy free food, face painting, and soccer activities. Be sure to stop by the Afro-Caribbean Night Market presented by the Cambridge–Somerville Black Business Network and celebrate Juneteenth with the Cambridge community.
DPW Climate Resilience Zoning
On February 27, 2023, the Cambridge City Council adopted new zoning requirments to address the long term impacts of increased flooding and heat from climate change. They are based on the City's climate projections over the next 50 years and will be updated from time to time.