Recent News

Please Protect Your Pipes: Don't Flush Wipes

Acting Baltimore City Department of Public Works Director, Matthew W. Garbark, today reminded citizens not to flush items down the toilet that do not belong there. "I realize that we are especially concerned about disinfection and proper disposal of used facial tissues. That is admirable. But disinfectant wipes, tissues, paper towels and 'flushable wipes' DO NOT belong in the toilet.”

DPW COVID-19 Update: Takes Steps to Protect Public Health, Street Sweeping Suspended, Late Fees Waived

During the Coronavirus Outbreak (COVID-19), the Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) has taken steps to: Ensure the continued delivery of safe, clean drinking water;  Protect the health and safety of our employees; and Continue DPW’s essential services.

Application for Redevelopment Waiver

400 Park Avenue
400, 406, 408, 410, 412, & 414 Park Ave., 409 Tyson St., and 214 W. Mulberry St.
Baltimore City, Maryland

Application for Redevelopment Waiver

1314 East Fayette Street Yard
1314 East Fayette Street
Baltimore City, Maryland

UPDATE: The Mayor’s Spring Cleanup

Due to the COVID-19 Emergency Response and the need to follow best practices of social distancing, the Mayor’s Spring Cleanup has been cancelled.

“We appreciate all residents who take the time to clean their communities. Everyone can still do their part by keeping the area around their home or business clean of litter and debris,” said Acting DPW Director Garbark. “We look forward to the October 24th Fall Cleanup and encourage everyone to participate then!”

 

 

Application for Redevelopment Waiver

101 West Cromwell Street
Baltimore City, Maryland

Statement: Body found at Back River Treatment Plant

Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) Acting Director Matthew W. Garbark issued the following statement on the discovery of a body at the Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant on February 21, 2020:

Sadly, we report this morning that at approximately 8:24 a.m., Officers were called to the 8200 block of Eastern Avenue, 21224, where the body of a man was discovered in an inlet pipe at the Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) Acting Director Matthew W. Garbark issues update on February 17, 2020, worksite injury at the Druid Lake Tank Project:

I regret to report that the worker injured during an incident at DPW’s Druid Park Lake Underground Tank Project has passed away.

DPW Statement on Injured Contractor

Today, Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) Acting Director Matthew W. Garbark issued the following statement regarding a contractor injured while working on the Druid Tank Project: We are saddened to announce that a contractor was injured in an incident that occurred at DPW’s Druid Park Lake Underground Tank Project on February 17, 2020.  

Application for Redevelopment Waiver

Greenspring Overlook Apartments
2400-2418 & 2401-2407 Loyola Northway
Baltimore City, Maryland

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