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On October 22, the Department of Public Works (DPW) presented nine strategies to City Council’s Health & Environment Committee on draft changes to improve on the City’s waste programs. The draft strategies are part of the City’s updated Zero Waste Master Plan (ZWMP), and the City seeks feedback from all Cambridge stakeholders by November 30, 2024.

The City offers free weekly collection of yard waste, April 1-December 31 for residents with recycling collection from the City. Yard waste is banned from landfills and incinerators in Massachusetts. Leaves and other yard waste that fall on your property should be gathered as needed. Leaves and twigs on sidewalks and curbs adjacent to your property are the responsibility of the property owner to collect and set out as yard waste.

Guidelines and application for applicants seeking technical and financial assistance to renovate or restore exterior signage, lighting or facades for commercial buildings.

The City of Cambridge Inspectional Services Department is updating its counter hours to serve you better and improve your overall experience.

Available to all veterans who were granted an other than dishonorable discharge, provided that they meet other requirements listed under Considerations below.

Additional water fountains and bottle refill stations will help residents stay hydrated and reduce waste from plastic bottles! One of the new fountains will be designed to reflect Cambridge, like the artistic water fountain at Fresh Pond.

Vision Zero is a strategy to eliminate all traffic fatalities and severe injuries, while increasing safe, healthy, equitable mobility for all.

Bicycle desks will help bring focus and exercise to Cambridge classrooms as well as improve the physical and mental health of students.

Statement of Interest Form for Host Community Agreement

Cascap, Inc. converted of the former Harvard Manor nursing home to 21 units of assisted living for low-income seniors in 1999