Press Releases

2022 Calendars Are On The Way!!

Feb 23rd, 2022

Baltimore City Department of Public Works’ 2022 Calendars are arriving in City mailboxes! The 2022 DPW Calendar provides a wealth of important information — dates and times for scheduled DPW services, holiday closures, and upcoming events.

Monday, February 21- DPW Offices Closed

Feb 18th, 2022

Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) Director Jason W. Mitchell reminds residents that Presidents' Day, Monday, February 21, 2022, is a City holiday.  DPW offices and sanitation yards will be CLOSED. Monday, February 21, is not a scheduled trash or recycling collection day.

Mayor Scott Announces Official Launch of Water4All Program

Feb 8th, 2022

Today, Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced the launch of the Water4All discount program, a new program designed to provide more equitable access to financial assistance for eligible Baltimore City residents who need help paying their water bills. This new water assistance program provides a monthly discount for water and sewer costs based on a percentage of residents’ income.

DPW is Accepting Applications for the 2022 YH2O  Career Mentoring Program Deadline to Apply: Friday, February 25

Jan 27th, 2022

Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW)  Director Jason W. Mitchell has announced that recruitment is now underway for the 2022 Class of YH2O Career Mentoring Program participants.  Applications will be accepted through Friday, February 25.

Community Recycling Drop-Off Sites to Supplement DPW’s New Bi-Weekly Recycling Collection Schedule

Jan 24th, 2022

Mayor Scott, DPW Announce Public-Private Partnership to Maximize Local Recycling Collection Capacity during Pandemic
WIN Waste Innovations to Add Community Recycling Drop-Off Sites to Supplement DPW’s New Bi-Weekly Recycling Collection Schedule

EPA to Provide WIFIA Loans Totaling $396 Million To Modernize Baltimore’s Water Infrastructure

Jan 19th, 2022

Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $396 million in Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) financing to the City of Baltimore. EPA’s WIFIA program will help fund projects to modernize water infrastructure across the City, focusing on supporting low-income communities and communities of color.

DPW to Hold Virtual Public Meeting to Provide Updates on City’s Modified Sanitary Consent Decree 

Jan 18th, 2022

Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) will hold its Annual Consent Decree Public Information Session on Thursday, January 20, 2022, beginning at 6 p.m.  

Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday: DPW Offices, Yards Closed on Monday, January 17

Jan 14th, 2022

Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) Director Jason W. Mitchell reminds residents that Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, January 17, 2022, is a City holiday. DPW offices and sanitation yards will be CLOSED. Monday, January 17 is not a scheduled trash or recycling collections’ day. 

DPW Announces Modifications to Recycling Collections: Department Shifts to Bi-Weekly Collections, Effective Jan. 18

Jan 12th, 2022

Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) Director Jason W. Mitchell announced modifications to the City’s recycling collection operations designed to bring stability and predictability to routes impacted by delays in recent weeks. Beginning next week, January 18, 2022, DPW will move to bi-weekly collections for recycling, using an alternating A and B cycle system for curbside collection services.

Weather Conditions, Positive COVID-19 Cases Contribute to Trash, Recycling Collections Delays Additional Solid Waste Services Impacted

Jan 3rd, 2022

The Department of Public Works (DPW) thanks residents for their patience as we continue to work through operational challenges presented by the rise in positive COVID-19 cases and today’s winter weather impacts. DPW may have some challenges servicing trash or recycling pick-ups scheduled for tomorrow, Tuesday, January 4.

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