There is trash collection today.

Noticed that a lot of people did not put their trash out, but we are scheduled for regular pickup this week:

Trash and Recycling Collection

There will be no change in the curbside trash and recycling pickup during the weeks of December 19 and December 26. Curbside trash and recycling collection will take place . . . → Read More

Cambridge Recycling – September Update

Hello Recycling & Composting Neighbors!

In this issue:

Opt Out of Junk Mail, Phonebooks and More! Compact Fluorescent Bulbs, Prescription Meds, Syringes/Needles, Oh My! Are You Hooked Into Freecycle and Craig’s List? Figure Out Your Footprint Spots Still Open on Fall Recycling & Trash Tours Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities

Opt Out of Junk Mail, Phonebooks and . . . → Read More

Hazardous waste collection day (New Location)

The city will sponsor a household hazardous waste collection day Saturday, April 9, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Field Street parking lot at Danehy Park, Field Street at Fern Street. Proof of Cambridge residency is required. Note this is a new location!

For more information and a list of what is . . . → Read More

Single Stream Recycling has Arrived. Return Old or Broken Bins

Single Stream Recycling is Now in Place in Cambridge. With single stream, or “zero-sort” recycling, residents will be able to mix clean papers, cardboard, bottles and cans together in the same recycling bin. All clean cardboard will be accepted. For more information, visit: http://www.cambridgema.gov/TheWorks/departments/recycle/singlestream.html

Have Extra Recycling Bins? If you need to return old . . . → Read More

Cambridge to begin single-stream recycling

by Katrina Ballard, Globe Correspondent

Cambridge residents will be able to throw all recyclables into one container beginning on Monday with the introduction of a new, single-stream recycling program, according to the city’s website.

The “zero-sort” recycling will mix paper, cardboard, bottles and cans in one bin on wheels. The Department of Works is . . . → Read More

Cambridge Recycling – Update

In this issue:

Free Recycling Toters for Residences Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Sept. 25 Free Recycling Toters for Residences

Beginning October 25, Cambridge recycling is going single stream! This means that residents can mix clean bottles, cans, paper and cardboard in one recycling bin. The new recycling trucks will accept cardboard of all sizes and . . . → Read More

Cambridge Recycling – August Update

Hello Recycling & Composting Neighbors!

In this issue:

Free Recycling Toters for Residences Sign up for a Recycling Tour Volunteer! Free Recycling Toters for Residences

Beginning October 25, Cambridge recycling is going single stream! This means that residents can mix clean bottles, cans, paper and cardboard in one recycling bin.  The new recycling trucks will . . . → Read More