Public Works Skip to Footer Official websites use .gov .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS lock ) or means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Get Rid of It Right Our Get Rid of It Right tool teaches you how to dispose of everyday household items. Permits Apply online for a variety of permits including park permits, special events permits and construction permits. Curbside Collections Schedules and information about the City's weekly curbside collection of trash, recycling, yard waste, and compost Construction Projects Cambridge Urban Forest Friends Service Request Clean Fleet Street Cleaning Schedule Waste Sorting Game Curbside Collections Urban Forest Master Plan News Nominate a Public Works Employee for Outstanding Performance by May 1 This year, the Cambridge Department of Public Works will recognize five employees who demonstrate exemplary work performance with the presentation of the 32nd Annual "Commissioner's Award for Outstanding Performance" at a ceremony on Wednesday, May 20. Reopening of Roadways Near 221 Mount Auburn Street The City of Cambridge will reopen Sparks Street and Mount Auburn Street and lift all detours related to the 221 Mt. Auburn Street demolition. Normal traffic patterns will be restored on April 17, 2026. River Street Infrastructure and Streetscape Project: New Traffic Pattern to be Implemented As part of the River Street Infrastructure and Streetscape Project, the new, permanent traffic pattern for portions of Green and Franklin Streets will be implemented starting within the next week or two. Cambridge Residents Eligible to Participate in Discount Rain Barrel Program The City of Cambridge is partnering with the Great American Rain Barrel Program to provide discount rain barrels for Cambridge residents. Barrels are offered at $89 Cambridge Celebrates Arbor Week May 4-8 The Cambridge Department of Public Works invites you to celebrate Arbor Week May 4-8, featuring activities, information and giveaways that promote the City's Urban Forest. Sidewalk Repairs on Broadway Beginning Tuesday, April 7 As part of the City’s sidewalk maintenance contract, crews will make repairs at select locations along Broadway, from Columbia Street to Quincy Street. DPW Launches Pop-Up Recycle Events for Hard-To-Recycle Materials 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. View All Contacts PHONE: 617-349-4800 Email Us 147 Hampshire St. Cambridge, MA 02139 Hours of Service Mon: 8:30AM - 8PM Tue - Thu: 8:30AM - 5PM Fri: 8:30AM - 12PM Recycling Center Hours Tue: 4PM - 7:30PM Thu: 4PM - 7:30PM Sat: 9AM - 4PM Coming Up Apr 28 Tue Cambridge Community Garden Program Meeting 7:00 PM Monthly Garden Coordinator Meeting Apr 29 Wed Mass Ave Partial Construction Working Group Meeting #5 3:00 PM This is the fifth Mass Ave Partial Construction Working Group Meeting May 05 Tue Arbor Week City Hall Annex Tabling Event 10:00 AM Come learn about Cambridge's Urban Forest and get a free seedling along with coloring book and crayon giveaways. View All How can we help? Please provide as much detail below as possible so City staff can respond to your inquiry: Description: Name: Email: As a governmental entity, the Massachusetts Public Records Law applies to records made or received by the City. Any information received through use of this site is subject to the same provisions as information provided on paper. Read our complete privacy statement Service Requests Enter a service request via SeeClickFix for things like missed trash pickups, potholes, etc., click here Close