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Join us for the tenth and final neighborhood Pop-Up Recycling Event in 2026. By making collection easier and more accessible, DPW hopes to safely manage items prohibited in the trash.

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An overview of July 4th-related road closures, text-a-tip and restricted items.

Meeting minutes of the Kid's Council Coordinating Council for Children Youth and Families meeting held May 20th, 2010

Benches and picnic tables bring our community together. Installing new benches and picnic tables in up to 10 of our Cambridge parks will allow people of all ages and abilities to enjoy them for resting, talking, reading, people watching and being outdoors.

Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection is adding textiles and mattresses to materials banned from trash disposal. Textiles include clothes, linens, towels, shoes, and accessories, like hats, gloves, socks, underwear, belts, and handbags. Residents can schedule a free mattress and textiles pickup online, or drop-off textiles at 12 locations.

The Department of Public Works (DPW) is launching a 3-year pilot program to host pop-up events in different neighborhoods to help residents divert batteries, e-waste, and other hard-to-recycle items from landfills.

Information about lead paint, what it is, why it poses a hazard, the Massachusetts Lead Law and where to find information and assistance.

Sacramento Field Public Art Project Update Page

There is strong evidence that benches are needed, especially along Mass. Ave. in North Cambridge. While there are some bus shelters along the way, the seating in these shelters is minimal, allowing two people at most to sit or one person with their bundles.