Recent News

Baltimore City DPW, Health Department Provide Update on Cryptosporidium, Release New FAQ Document

Sep 30th, 2023

Today, Saturday, Sept. 30, the Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) in conjunction with the Baltimore City Health Department (BCHD), released additional FAQs on the DPW website and made the following update to the public regarding the discovery of low levels of the microscopic parasite Cryptosporidium found during a routine test at Druid Lake Reservoir.

DPW Detects Low Levels of Cryptosporidium During Routine Testing of Druid Lake Reservoir

Sep 28th, 2023

Today, Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023, the Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) announced that during a routine test of the Druid Lake Reservoir low levels of the microscopic parasite Cryptosporidium were discovered. Cryptosporidium is a microorganism commonly found in lakes and rivers, which can potentially cause gastrointestinal problems, particularly, in those who are immunocompromised, elderly, or children.

BGE Hanlon-Longwood – Phase 1 Gas Main Project

Sep 27th, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICE

BGE Halon-Longwood - Phase 1

Locke Insulator Multi-Family Development

Sep 26th, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICE

Locke Insulator Multi-Family Development

 DPW Launches Textile Recycling Partnership  Blue Bins Available at Residential Drop-off Centers to Collect  Unwanted Clothes, Textile Items

Sep 25th, 2023

Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW)  has announced that residents can now bring used clothing, shoes, sheets, and other textiles to any of DPW’s five Residential Drop-off Centers, where large blue collection bins will be available.

Now Accepting Public Comment: Modified Sanitary Sewer Consent Decree Revised Emergency Response Plan

Sep 21st, 2023

Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW)  has announced the release of its Revised Emergency Response Plan (ERP), a reference tool to be used by City personnel during a sanitary sewer overflow (SSO) or reported building backup emergency.   DPW will accept public comments pertaining to this document for 30 days, through October 21, 2023.

Stormwater Management Qualitative Control Waiver

Sep 18th, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICE

Stormwater Management Qualitative Control Waiver

PUBLIC NOTICE: Johnston Square

Sep 7th, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICE

Johnston Square

1100 Greenmount Avenue
Baltimore City, Maryland

DPW’s  Northwest Transfer Station Scale Replacement Work Rescheduled: Sept. 7-9  Transfer Station to Remain Open to Residents, Small Haulers

Sep 5th, 2023

Scale replacement work at the Northwest Transfer Station has been rescheduled due to a request from the vendor. This week, the scale replacement work will take place from Thursday, Sept. 7 to Saturday, Sept. 9. During this time, residents can continue to use the facility’s Residential Drop-Off Center and small commercial waste haulers will be able to dispose of their loads.   

DPW Offices, Sanitation Yards Closed Labor Day, Monday, September 4

Aug 31st, 2023

Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) Interim Director Richard J. Luna reminds residents that Labor Day, Monday, September 4, 2023, is a City holiday. DPW offices and sanitation yards will be CLOSED. The Labor Day closure does NOT impact trash and recycling collections. Monday is not a scheduled curbside trash or recycling collection day.

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