Recent News

Sanitary Sewer Overflows Stopped

Nov 23rd, 2016

During the evening of Nov. 22, the Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) bypassed a sanitary sewer overflow in the 2400 block of Talbot Road in Windsor Hills.  It is estimated that a break on a century-old sewer main released a total of 10,634 gallons of wastewater/stormwater. 

DPW Director Joins National Association of Clean Water Agencies Board of Directors

Nov 23rd, 2016

Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) Director Rudy S. Chow, P.E., has been appointed to the board of directors of the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA). NACWA is a nationally-recognized leader in both legislative and regulatory clean water advocacy, and a top technical resource in water quality, water management and ecosystem protection. 

 

Sanitary Sewer Overflow Reported

Nov 22nd, 2016

The Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) has responded to a sanitary sewer overflow in the 2400 block of Talbot Road in Windsor Hills.

DPW Celebrates 2016 Water Mentoring Program Participants

Nov 21st, 2016

Faced with the impending retirement of hundreds of seasoned workers and a shortage of trained newcomers, the Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) is producing its own next generation of water industry employees. 

Thanksgiving Holiday Thursday, November 24, 2016 - DPW Offices and Yards Closed

Nov 18th, 2016

Baltimore City Department of Public Works Director Rudolph S. Chow, P.E., reminds everyone that Thanksgiving Day is a City holiday. Department of Public Works offices and yards will be CLOSED on Thursday, November 24, 2016 ​

Application for Qualitative and Redevelopment Waiver - Ronald McDonald House

Nov 16th, 2016

Ronald McDonald House
1 Aisquith Street
Baltimore City, Maryland

DPW Customer Walk-In Center Moves to First Floor of Municipal Building

Nov 15th, 2016

Baltimore City Department of Public Works Director Rudolph S. Chow, P.E., has announced that the agency's Customer Support and Services Walk-In Center has moved to the lobby level of the Abel Wolman Municipal Building, in Room 8. The Abel Wolman Municipal Building is located at 200 Holliday Street, next to City Hall.

DPW Releases Fiscal Year 2016 Annual Report

Nov 9th, 2016

The Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) has released its Fiscal Year 2016 Annual Report, highlighting the department’s efforts to support cleaner neighborhoods.

DPW Collects Nearly 500 Pounds of Oyster Shells Free Oyster Shell Recycling Offered Year-Around

Nov 9th, 2016

Oyster shell recycling is off to a bountiful start at the Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW)!  Some 482 pounds of oyster shells — 3,500 shells, or just under seven bushels – have been recollected at the Sisson Street convenience center since DPW started offering oyster shell recycling nearly six months ago.

Veterans Day Holiday - Friday, November 11, 2016 DPW Offices and Yards Closed; No Trash/Recycling Collection

Nov 9th, 2016

Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) Director Rudolph S. Chow, P.E., reminds residents that Veterans Day is a City holiday and that DPW offices will be CLOSED Friday, November 11, 2016. 

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