Beech St at Elm St Pedestrian Safety
The City of Cambridge plans to redesign Beech Street near the intersection with Elm Street to make the area safer and easier to navigate for everyone.
Waste Management & Policies
Waste management and recycling policies in Cambridge are dictated by Municipal Code 8.24: Refuse & Litter Ordinance. All commercial, nonprofit, institutional and residential buildings in Cambridge must comply with the Ordinance and Rules & Regulations.
Fingerprint Services
The Cambridge Police Department offers general fingerprint services for City of Cambridge residents only.
Eastbound Main Street Project
In 2019, the City of Cambridge installed separated bike lanes in one direction (eastbound/toward Boston) on Main Street, between Broadway and the Longfellow Bridge.
Black History Month
Three Cantabridgians -- past and present -- who helped forward local efforts toward sustainability.
Pop-Up Recycling Event Wednesday September 2
Join us for the seventh of ten neighborhood Pop-Up Recycling Events in 2026. By making collection easier and more accessible, DPW hopes to safely manage items prohibited in the trash.