The last week for separate curbside collection of leaves and yard waste by the city will be Dec. 14-18. Separate yard waste collection will resume April 5, 2010.
Yard waste in plastic bags is not accepted during yard waste season April-December. Recycle leaves, grass and small twigs and branches (no more than 1 inch in diameter or 3 feet in length). Place in paper yard waste bags, not stapled or taped, OR barrels with City “Yard Waste ONLY” stickers, facing the street. Bundle thick tree limbs 3 feet by 3 feet. Place at the curb by 7am on your collection day or after 6pm the night before.
If your recycling or yard waste was missed and is properly prepared, call 617-349-4800 by noon the next day. For more information, visit www.cambridgema.gov/TheWorks/departments/recycle/yardwaste.html#.
