Cambridge Recycling – April Update

Hello Recycling & Composting Neighbors!

In this issue:

  • Yard Waste Collection Begins April 5
  • City Manager Seeks Members for Recycling Committee by April 30
  • Worm Composting Workshop May 10
  • Sprouting and MicroGreens Skillshare May 16
  • CCTV Video on Recycling Center

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Cambridge Recycling – March Update

Hello Recycling & Composting Neighbors!

In this issue:

Yard Waste Collection Begins April 5th Food Waste Drop-off Program Update Bring Scrap Metal to Recycling Center Seeking Go Green Nominations

Yard Waste Collection Begins April 5th Separate yard waste collection for 2010 begins the week of April 5 and ends the week of Dec 13th.  Place . . . → Read More

Cambridge Recycling – January Update

Hello Recycling & Composting Neighbors!

In this issue:

Recycle Phonebooks! Use a 32gal Trash Can for Recycling Containers March 8: Worm Composting Workshop April 24: Household Hazardous Waste Collection

Recycle Phonebooks!

Delivery of 2010 phone books has begun! Recycle old and any unneeded new ones. Just remove the plastic wrap or bag.  Place phonebooks . . . → Read More

Last week for Cambridge leaf collection Dec. 14-18

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 . . . → Read More

Cambridge to pick up pumpkins as yard waste

Pumpkins are accepted with yard waste for curbside collection. All yard waste must be placed in paper yard waste bags, not stapled or taped OR loose in barrels with red city “Yard Waste ONLY” stickers, facing the street.

The last week for separate yard waste collection is the week of Dec. 14-18, 2009 and . . . → Read More

Cambridge Recycling – September Update

In this issue:

  • Finished Compost Available
  • New Recycling Brochure in Your Mailbox
  • Oct 3rd: Next Household Hazardous Waste Day

Finished Compost Available

Free compost is available to Cambridge residents in small quantities at the Recycling Center through October or while supplies last.  The Center is located at 147 Hampshire, near Inman Square, in the back of the Public Works yard.   Open hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays 4pm-7:30pm and Saturdays from 9pm-4pm.

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Cambridge Recycling Update

Donate Furniture, Clothing and More

Check out www.cambridgema.gov/theworks/departments/recycle/donaterecycle.html.  This is an A-Z list of materials with information on where to donate unwanted items as electronics, furniture, building materials and much more!  It’s a great resource to reduce your trash and control disposal costs.

Cardboard Boxes

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