Cambridge Highlands Neighborhood Association

1-5 Unit Cambridge Residences to Get Free Recycling Toters from City Beginning October 25, the Cambridge recycling program will switch to single stream. This means that residents will be able to mix clean papers, bottles, cans and cardboard together in one recycling bin.  The new recycling trucks will accept cardboard of all sizes.  More materials . . . → Read More

Hoping to help alleviate the concern over identity theft and other personal security issues among local residents, the Cambridge Consumers’ Council is pleased to offer FREE PUBLIC SHREDDING on Saturday, July 31 from 9 a.m - 1 p.m., at the Central Square Post Office, 770 Massachusetts Avenue.

The free event – held rain or shine . . . → Read More

Hello Recycling & Composting Neighbors!

In this issue:

Single Stream Recycling Starts Oct 25 Sign up for a Recycling Tour Manage Your Compost Bin & Garden Properly Volunteer for Recycling at a Festival

Single Stream Recycling Starts Oct 25 Beginning October 25, the Cambridge recycling program will switch to single stream! This means . . . → Read More

In observance of the Memorial Day holiday on Monday, May 31, there will be no rubbish, recycling, or street cleaning in Cambridge. Rubbish/ recycling daily pickup routes will be one day behind schedule for the remainder of that week.

Come September, sorting your recycling may become a thing of the past.

Instead, large blue “toters” will line neighborhood streets allowing residents to toss in acceptable materials without thinking twice about bundling or separating.

“Single stream means that you don’t have to sort your recycling out,” said Cambridge Recycling Director Randi Mail during a . . . → Read More

In this issue:

May 22 Container Gardening Workshop
June 19 Household Hazardous Waste Collection
Curbside Recycling Tips
Volunteer for Recycling at a Festival
City Council Roundtable about Single Stream Recycling

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May 22 Container Gardening Workshop

Have a small space and want to grow vegetables?  Learn how at this FREE workshop.  Saturday 5/22 from 12pm to 3pm at the Senior Center, 806 Mass Ave. Demonstrations include 12:30pm Container Gardening, and 1:30pm Indoor Composting.  Click here for more info.

Curbside Recycling Tips

• No Styrofoam and No VCR tapes.  No plastic bags or plastic film of any kind.  These items damage recycling equipment.  Click here for items accepted.
• Recycle empty milk and juice cartons.  Place with your mixed paper.  Don’t worry about the plastic spout.
• Recycle clean plastic plant pots.  Place loose in your bin with other bottles/cans.
• Remember to rinse out glass, metal and plastic containers.  No food residue.
• Thank you for recycling!  By recycling helps curb climate change and saves the City money.

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