Spring has sprung, and with it, essential seasonal services for our residents. Mayor Katjana Ballantyne, the Somerville Parking Department, and the Department of Public Works want to remind everyone of important upcoming services. 

Street Sweeping to Resume April 1 

Regular street sweeping schedules officially resume Tuesday, April 1, and will continue through December 31, 2025. This essential public works program not only keeps our city cleaner, but reduces the risk of flooding and icing due to clogged storm drains. 

Residents and community members can check street signs to know when parking is unavailable due to sweeping. A recurring pattern was chosen in order to allow residents to plan ahead.  

On designated street sweeping days, vehicles must be moved from the side of the street being swept, as noted on signs posted on each street. For more information regarding street sweeping procedures, visit parksomerville.com or call 311 (617-666-3311). 

The penalty for not complying with street sweeping parking regulations is a $50 fine. Community members are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the street sweeping schedule in areas where they park. The best way to do this is to read the signs on the street when you park. To learn more, visit somervillema.gov/sweeping. 

Yard Waste Pickup Begins April 14 

Yard waste pickup begins Monday, April 14, and runs through December 12. During collection week, yard waste should be put out with your trash and recycling on your normal pickup day and be in either a paper bag or a trash barrel with a “Yard Waste Only” sticker. Tree branches should be tied into 3ft x 3ft bundles. To learn more, visit somervillema.gov/yardwaste. 

Dispose of Household Hazardous Waste April Through November 

Somerville residents can drop-off household hazardous waste on the second Saturday of each month, April through November, from 9 a.m. to noon at the DPW yard (1 Franey Rd.). Accepted materials include motor oil, aerosol paint, household cleaning chemicals, rechargeable batteries, and more. Proof of residency is required. For more information and how to prep materials, visit somervillema.gov/recylcing.  

  Sign Up for Reminders 

You can use the Somerville Waste Wizard below to find out your next street sweep, yard waste pickup, or upcoming household hazardous waste drop-off. Sign up to receive complimentary street sweeping notifications via a method of your choice by selecting “Sign Up for Reminders” at somervillema.gov/departments/sweeping

For street sweeping, please remember that this is a courtesy service that may experience technical problems; it remains the drivers’ responsibility to follow the posted signs and move their vehicle on time.