Recent News

Update on Back River Wasterwater Treatment Plant Explosion & Fire

Mar 22nd, 2023

"While there is still work to be done, we are pleased to report that Synagro Technologies Inc. is conducting repairs to their centrifuge machines – devices used in waste processing to separate solids from liquids – and have begun testing the systems for their centrifuge odor control mechanisms."

Federal, City Fire Officials Investigate Explosion at the Synagro Facility at Back River Wastewater Treatment Facility

Mar 17th, 2023

Federal and City officials are investigating the cause of an explosion that occurred Wednesday morning at Synagro Technologies Facility at the Back River Wastewater Treatment Facility. The incident happened just before 12:00 p.m. as contractors from Synagro Technologies Inc. were working. The explosion and fire caused extensive fire damage to Synagro’s building on the property at the treatment facility.

Mayor Scott Joins DPW, DGS, BCRP, DOT and DHR to Announce Bonus for CDL Drivers

Mar 15th, 2023

Mayor Scott Joins DPW, DGS, BCRP, DOT and DHR to Announce Bonus for CDL Drivers: CDL Drivers will be eligible for $10,000 hiring and retention bonus effective immediately

PUBLIC NOTICE: Park West Medical Center Belvedere Expansion - Application for Qualitative Control Waiver and Recharge Variance

Mar 10th, 2023

Park West Medical Center Belvedere Expansion
3317, 3321 and 3323 W. Belvedere Ave
Baltimore City, Maryland

Mayor Scott, DPW Director Announce New Plan to Help Small Businesses Compete for Utility Contracts

Mar 9th, 2023

Mayor Brandon M. Scott and Department of Public Works (DPW) Director Jason W. Mitchell have  announced a new strategy, the DPW Unbundling Initiative that will mentor Baltimore-based diverse and small businesses and prepare them to compete on their own as general or prime contractors.

Stakeholders Invited to Provide Comment on the 90% Solid Waste Management Plan (SWMP)

Feb 28th, 2023

The Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) has released the 90% draft of the 10-Year Solid Waste Management Plan, a future focused strategy for managing the City’s waste streams. DPW is asking residents and stakeholders to help guide the plan’s development by providing written comments by mail, on the Department’s website or at public meetings.

Application for Redevelopment Waiver

Feb 22nd, 2023

901 S Ellwood Avenue
Baltimore City, Maryland

DPW Extends Public Comment Period for Modified Sanitary Sewer Consent Decree Phase II Plan Until April 18, 2023 

Feb 21st, 2023

Today, the Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) announced the extension of the public comment period for the Modified Consent Decree Phase II Plan Report. DPW is now accepting public comments pertaining to this document through April 18, 2023. The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) granted DPW approval to extend the public comment period for the MCD Phase II Plan Report.

DPW Offices, Sanitation Yards Closed: Presidents Day - Monday, February 20

Feb 17th, 2023

In observance of Presidents Day, Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW)
Director Jason W. Mitchell, Ed.D., reminds residents that
DPW Offices and Sanitation Yards will be closed Monday, February 20, 2023.

DPW Announces Immediate Lift of Precautionary Boil Water Advisory in Cockeysville, Hunt Valley, Sparks and Broadmead

Feb 17th, 2023

On Friday, February 17, 2023, DPW announced that the Precautionary Boil Water Advisory (BWA) has been lifted, effective immediately, for the Cockeysville, Hunt Valley, Sparks and Broadmead areas of Northern Baltimore County. In compliance with the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE)regulations, water sampling was conducted at sites in these impacted areas and all results confirmed water is safe to consume.  

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