Recent News

Application for Redevelopment Waiver

Apr 8th, 2019

Replacement of Bridge No. BC4202 Broening Highway over Colgate Creek and Associated Roadway Improvements

Get Ready for Earth Day: A Recycling Trifecta

Apr 5th, 2019

The Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) celebrates Earth Day with a Recycling Trifecta:  Paper Shredding, Recycle Bin Sale, and a Plastic Bag Takeback on Saturday, April 13. The event will take place at the Edmondson-Westside High School, 501 N. Athol Ave. from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This event is for Baltimore City residents only. On this day, DPW will offer free paper shredding for city residents, will take back plastic bags, and recycling bins will be on sale at discounted prices.

DPW Releases Water Quality Report for 2018

Apr 3rd, 2019

The Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) has published its 2018 Water Quality Report, which shows that the water that we provide to residential and commercial customers continues to meet or exceed regulatory standards. This annual report informs residents where the City’s drinking water comes from, how the water is treated, what it contains, and how it meets federal standards for tap water.

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Season Begins

Apr 2nd, 2019

Baltimore City Public Works Director Rudolph S. Chow, P.E., reminds residents that DPW’s Household Hazardous Waste collection season gets underway this week, on Friday and Saturday, April 5 - 6.

Application for Redevelopment Waiver

Apr 1st, 2019

Replacement of Bridge No. BC 5202
on Wilkens Avenue Over Gwynns Falls
Baltimore City, Maryland

Sanitary Sewer Overflows Totals Updated

Mar 26th, 2019

As reported last week, a mixture of storm water mixed with sewer water overflowed into the Jones Falls and Herring Run overnight on Thursday, March 21, and into early Friday morning as a result of infiltration from heavy rains. 

Sanitary Sewer Overflows Reported

Mar 22nd, 2019

At least 22.6 million gallons of storm water mixed with sewer water overflowed into the Jones Falls and Herring Run overnight Thursday, March 21, and into early Friday morning as a result of infiltration from heavy rains. The overflows were reported from multiple locations.

Stormwater Management Waiver

Mar 21st, 2019

Winans Meadow Nature Center
4700 N Franklintown Rd

Application for Redevelopment Waiver

Mar 20th, 2019

Haven Overlook Townhomes
601 S. Haven Street
Baltimore City, Maryland 21224

Spring is here! DPW Offers Cleaning, Greening Opportunities

Mar 20th, 2019

Spring has finally sprung! To mark the official start of spring, the Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) is pleased to offer a springtime lineup of cleaning and greening opportunities. Baltimore City residents, neighborhood and civic groups are urged to sign up for the Mayor’s Spring Cleanup. An annual tradition, this year’s Spring Cleanup will take place on Saturday, April 27, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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