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The Public Works' mission is to provide dependable, high quality service - maintaining, improving and expanding a safe, healthy, attractive and inviting physical environment. You will find a number of web maps built directly into the Public Works Department web pages, where you can go to locations of interest throughout the City, or focus on a specific topic through one of these interactive maps.

Upcoming water main work will impact travel on Magazine, Green and Franklin Streets beginning approximately Wednesday, February 28. Please note that all dates are approximate, and are subject to change due to weather conditions, or field conditions affecting the progress of the work.

Join City staff to review initial draft plans at the second on-site Community Meeting for the Gray Street Reconstruction Project.

Due to all-staff safety trainings for the City of Cambridge Department of Public Works (DPW), trash and compost collection normally scheduled for Friday, October 20 will be delayed one day and will occur on Saturday, October 21. Recycling and Yard Waste will remain on the normal schedule.

Due to all-staff safety trainings for the City of Cambridge Department of Public Works (DPW), trash and compost collection normally scheduled for Friday, October 28 will be delayed one day and will occur on Saturday, October 29. Recycling and Yard Waste will remain on the normal schedule.

Join us to learn about the Cambridge Urban Forest Master Plan 5 Year Update.

The Danehy Improvement Plan project is a collaboration between the Department of Public Works, the Department of Human Service Programs Recreation Division, and the Community Development Department. The goal is to develop a shared vision of the future of Danehy Park that reflects the community’s needs and values. The final report will provide a roadmap that guides future park improvements for the next 10-15 years.

The City of Cambridge is excited to announce the completion and adoption of its second Zero Waste Master Plan (ZWMP 2.0). On Monday, June 9th, The City of Cambridge is excited to announce the completion and adoption of its second Zero Waste Master Plan (ZWMP 2.0). On Monday, June 9th.

The City will be hosting an in-person Community Meeting on Thursday, October 16, 2025 from 6-7:30 p.m.

Monthly meeting agenda for the Recycling Advisory Committee