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DPW Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Days are Friday - Saturday, Sept. 4 and 5

Sep 3rd, 2020

Baltimore City Department of Public Works Acting Director Matthew W. Garbark today reminds citizens that the Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off event for September will occur on Friday and Saturday, September 4 and 5.  The event will be held from 9:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. on both days, September 4 and 5 at the Northwest Citizens' Convenience Center, located at 2840 Sisson Street. 

Residents who come to Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off events are asked to wear a face covering and to stay inside their vehicles. 

Design Build Executive Committee Annual Report for 2020

Aug 31st, 2020

ANNUAL REPORT BY THE DESIGN BUILD EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
REGARDING THE STATUS OF THE CITY OF BALTIMORE’S DESIGN BUILD PROJECTS

COMMUNITY COLLECTION CENTERS FOR RECYCLING SET TO OPEN MONDAY, AUG. 31

Aug 28th, 2020

Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) Acting Director Matthew W. Garbark announced yesterday, implementation of a plan to temporarily replace curbside residential recycling collections beginning Monday, August 31 with Community Collection Centers for recycling. These Centers will consist of a roll-off dumpster/load packers, that will be manned daily and located at central locations in each of Baltimore’s 14 City Council Districts. The Centers will remain available to residents through November 1, from 7 a.m.- 3 p.m.

DPW Outlines Factors Contributing to Trash, Recycling Delays

Aug 14th, 2020

The Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) is facing delays collecting trash and recycling due to COVID-19, weather conditions, an increase in the amount of waste that DPW’s Bureau of Solid of Waste crews are collecting and shortages in staff reporting to work each day. 

Application for Redevelopment Waiver

Aug 13th, 2020

UMB BIO PARK GATEWAY
4 N. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
Baltimore City, Maryland

Application for Qualitative Control Waiver

Aug 13th, 2020

1142-58 Ward Street
Baltimore City, Maryland

Application for Redevelopment Waiver

Aug 6th, 2020

873 W. Baltimore Street
Baltimore City, Maryland

DPW Announces Completion of the City’s Less Waste, Better Baltimore Plan

Aug 6th, 2020

Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) Acting Director Matthew W. Garbark announced today the completion of the Less Waste, Better Baltimore Plan (LWBB), which outlines a clear and achievable vision for improving the City’s solid waste management and recycling operations.

TODAY: Stay Alert for Tropical Storm Impacts

Aug 4th, 2020

Keep Storm Drains Clear, Check Sump Pumps - Call 311 to Report Wet-Weather Related Sewage Backups 

Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) Acting Director Matthew W. Garbark asks residents to prepare and stay alert for the impact of today’s heavy rains and potential flooding associated with Tropical Storm Isaias.  The storm is bringing heavy rain, flooding, wind damage, and tidal surges. Citizens are advised to follow the storm's progress in the local media. They are also advised to be mindful that power outages can lead to water service interruptions. Always have bottled water on hand.

Residents Urged to Prepare NOW for Tropical Storm: Keep Storm Drains Clear, Check Sump Pumps

Aug 3rd, 2020

Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) Acting Director Matthew W. Garbark asks residents to prepare now for the heavy rains and potential flooding associated with Tropical Storm Isaias that is expected to hit the Baltimore area early Tuesday, Aug. 4. The National Weather Service (NWS) has reported that a Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for much of central and southern Maryland. Heavy rain, flooding, wind damage, and tidal flooding are all threats to the area, according to the NWS report.

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