Recent News

Application for Redevelopment Waiver

Jul 8th, 2020

Baltimore Processing Center
5800 Chemical Road
Baltimore City, Maryland

Application for Redevelopment Waiver

Jul 8th, 2020

Replacement of Bridge BC No. 8031 on Sisson Street over CSX
Sisson Street from West 26th Street to West 24th Street
Baltimore City, Maryland

Broken Water Main Causes Clay-Colored Plume near the Canton Waterfront Park

Jul 6th, 2020

Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) Acting Director Matthew W. Garbark announced today that a broken water main is contributing to the plume of clay-colored water in the Harbor area around the Canton Waterfront Park.

REMINDER: JULY 4 HOLIDAY NOTICE

Jul 3rd, 2020

Citizens are reminded that DPW offices are closed on Friday, July 3 in observance of Independence Day. However, curbside collections will occur as normal on Friday, July 3. This is a correction to the dates noted in the 2020 DPW Calendar. The following DPW Solid Waste yards are open on July 3:

DPW HOLIDAY REMINDER: NO SWIMMING AT CITY-OWNED RESERVOIRS

Jul 2nd, 2020

With a long holiday weekend ahead, Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) Acting Director Matthew W. Garbark, has issued a reminder to the public that swimming is not allowed in City reservoirs. A tragic drowning occurred this week at the City-owned Liberty Reservoir. Already this year, several drownings and emergency rescues have been reported in other parts of the State.

Stormwater Management Waiver

Jul 1st, 2020

ELEC. MAIN Contract No. 14242603
Center 4265-4266-4267 Conduit

Application for Redevelopment Waiver

Jun 29th, 2020

Rash Field 
300 Key Highway
Baltimore City, Maryland

City Bureau of Solid Waste Routine Services to Resume

Jun 26th, 2020

Department of Public Works Acting Director, Matthew W. Garbark announced today that the Bureau of Solid Waste will resume the majority of its services beginning on Monday, June 29.  This includes recycling and trash collections, alley cleaning, cleaning and mowing, boarding, rat abatement, and other services. However, graffiti removal, bulk trash collection, and citywide mechanical street sweeping are still suspended for the time being. Residents’ normally scheduled curbside collection days for trash and recycling remain the same.

Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Days & July 4 Holiday Notice

Jun 24th, 2020

Baltimore City Department of Public Works Acting Director Matthew W. Garbark has announced that the Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off event for July will occur on Friday and Saturday, July 10 and 11.  DPW offices will be closed on Friday, July 3 in observance of Independence Day. However, curbside collections will occur as normal on Friday, July 3.  Solid Waste yards will be closed on Saturday, July 4.

DPW Answers Questions on Trash Collection Delays, Releases FAQ Document

Jun 19th, 2020

Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) Acting Director Matthew W. Garbark today issued an update on the Department’s efforts to resolve trash collection delays, and released a detailed document answering residents’ questions about DPW’s Solid Waste services and operations.

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