Recent News

New Year's Day Closure: Monday, January 2, 2023

Dec 29th, 2022

In observance of New Year’s 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, January 2, 2023.

The holiday closure does NOT impact residential trash and recycling collections. However, trash and recycling collections for condos and businesses WILL be affected due to the holiday observance.

10-Year Solid Waste Management Plan

Dec 29th, 2022

The Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) is updating the City’s 10-Year Solid Waste Management Plan (SWMP) and is seeking input from residents and other stakeholders – including environmental advocates; representatives from city businesses, schools, and hospitals; and those who live and work in the City.

The State of Maryland requires Baltimore City to adopt and maintain a comprehensive solid waste management plan that covers at least the subsequent 10-year period. The 10-year Solid Waste Plan must be both approved by MDE and adopted by the Mayor and City Council.

Winter Weather Conditions Contributing to Increase in Baltimore Area Water Main Breaks

Dec 28th, 2022

Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) is experiencing an increase in the water main breaks and water-related service requests due, in part, to freezing temperatures over the weekend and this week’s warmer weather. DPW is working expeditiously to make water main repairs and to respond to water-related service requests.

PUBLIC NOTICE: 1400 ALICEANNA STREET, 600 SOUTH CAROLINA STREET

Dec 27th, 2022

1400 ALICEANNA STREET
600 SOUTH CAROLINA STREET
Baltimore City, Maryland

PUBLIC NOTICE: Intersection & Geometric Safety and Signal Improvements Citywide

Dec 22nd, 2022

Intersection & Geometric Safety and Signal Improvements Citywide

W. Saratoga Street at Eutaw Street; York Road at Woodbourne Avenue; Walther Avenue at Moravia Road; Reisterstown Road at W. Cold Spring Lane; N. Charles Street at Friends School

DPW Offices, Sanitation Yards Closed: Monday, December 26 & Monday, January 2

Dec 22nd, 2022

Christmas, New Year’s Cl

DPW Announces Public Meeting to Provide Updates on City’s Modified Sanitary Sewer Consent Decree Thursday, January 19, 2023; Meeting Starts at 6 p.m.

Dec 14th, 2022

On Thursday, January 19, 2023, the Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) will hold its annual public meeting to provide an overview of the work covered by the Modified Consent Decree (MCD) for Baltimore City’s sanitary sewer system, especially the Department's work over the past 12 months. The consent decree requires DPW to address overflows from the City’s sanitary sewer system.

PUBLIC NOTICE: BCiPPS Maree Farring E-MS Annex

Dec 14th, 2022

BCiPPS Maree Farring E-MS Annex
301 East Patapsco Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21225
Baltimore City, Maryland

DPW Launches New Agency Logo to Kick Off 2023 Initiatives

Dec 13th, 2022

The Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) officially launches its new agency logo. This announcement marks the first phase of the agency’s rebranding process. DPW’s rebranding will shift into implementation in the Summer of 2023 with the release of its strategic plan.

PUBLIC NOTICE: Stormwater Management Waiver - 2525 Insulator Drive

Dec 13th, 2022

Stormwater Management Qualitative Control Waiver
2525 Insulator Drive
Phase 1 – Demolition,
Utility Installation & Mass Grading

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