Household hazardous waste drop off events are held on the second Saturday of each month, April through November only, from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Must bring proof of residency.
WHERE: DPW Yard, 1 Franey Rd., Somerville, MA 02145
04/12/25
05/10/25
06/14/25
07/12/25
08/09/25
09/13/25
10/11/25
11/08/25
Please note that street sweeping resumed on April 1st and continue through December 31st. We recommend checking the posted signage on the street for the street sweeping schedule to avoid parking tickets.
Christmas trees may be placed on the curbside on your trash day for collection starting the week of December 29th - February 14, 25. The trees must be free of all decorations and may not be placed in a bag. Once a tree is placed on the sidewalk it should remain out until it is collected. Contact 311 if your tree was not collected on your trash day.
Christmas trees not collected by the 14th must be removed from the sidewalk and held until yard waste collection resumes on April 14.
Citizenship Preparation Class
Saturday, 03/01-04/26/25 10:00 AM—12:00 PM (Next Class in Spring 2025)
Auditorium at Central Library, 79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143
The Somerville Public Library in partnership with St. Mark Community Education Program is offering a free, 10 week U.S. Citizenship Preparation class. The class will prepare students for the citizenship interview including the 100 civics questions, the reading & writing sections, and interview questions based on the filed N-400 application.
Requirements: Basic level of English and 5 years as a U.S. permanent resident (green card holder) or 3 years, if married to a US citizen.
For questions or help with registration, please contact:
Brigid Pigott, Literacy/Volunteer Coordinator
Email: bpigott@somervillema.gov
WhatsApp: +1 617-366-7684
Office: 617-623-5000 x2935
Please note that curbside yard waste collection will resume on April 14. Yard waste collection will occur weekly for 4 weeks before switching to the alternative week schedule. The season will end on December 5. Yard waste may be put out on the scheduled day inside a barrel marked with a red “Yard waste only” sticker or in a paper yard waste bag. Yard waste only stickers may be picked up at the DPW, 1 Franey Rd or the City Hall Welcome Desk, 93 Highland Ave. 311 will mail out yard waste only stickers upon request.