Recent News

Baltimore Meets Restoration Milestone in Stormwater Permit

Jan 2nd, 2019

Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) Director Rudy S. Chow, P.E., announced that Baltimore has met its stormwater discharge permit requirement to restore an equivalent of 20 percent of its impervious surface to the maximum extent possible.

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Final Total Reported for Last Friday’s Sewer Overflow

Dec 31st, 2018

Approximately 1.4 million gallons of stormwater mixed with sewer water overflowed into the Jones Falls last Friday, Dec. 28, as a result of infiltration from rains. This occurred at the structured overflow located at 428 E. Preston Street.

Hundreds of Smart Cans Helping to Fight Business District Litter

Dec 31st, 2018

In less than four months, 280 Smart Cans have been placed in business districts, gateways, and neighborhoods around the City.

New Year's Day Holiday: DPW Offices, Yards Closed on Jan. 1

Dec 31st, 2018

New Year's Day is a City holiday; the Baltimore City Department of Public Works’ (DPW) offices and yards will be closed on Tuesday, January 1. DPW offices and facilities are open New Year's Eve, and trash and recycling collections will occur as scheduled on December 31. Saturday, January 5, 2019, will be the makeup collection day for trash and recycling in those areas that are regularly scheduled for collection on Tuesday.

DPW Holiday Recycling Services: Christmas Tree Mulching, Curbside Pickup and More

Dec 27th, 2018

Now that the Christmas holiday is over, Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) Director Rudolph S. Chow, P.E., today offered important reminders to residents on curbside collection and mulching of Christmas trees - mulching starts Jan. 5 and curbside tree collection begins Jan. 2, 2019.

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Second Set of Sewer Overflows Last Week Reported

Dec 26th, 2018

About 9.6 million gallons of stormwater mixed with sewer water overflowed into Baltimore streams last Friday, Dec. 21, as a result of infiltration from heavy overnight rains. A total of about 7.5 million gallons flowed into the Jones Falls from locations on Preston Street and on Falls Road; and about 2.1 million gallons flowed into the Herring Run from a stream bank manhole near Belair Road.

Christmas Day and New Year's Day Holidays

Dec 19th, 2018

hristmas Day and New Year's Day are City holidays; the Baltimore City Department of Public Works’ (DPW) offices and yards will be closed on Tuesday, December 25, and Tuesday, January 1. DPW offices and facilities are open on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve, and trash and recycling collections will occur as scheduled on those days.

Rain Causes Weekend Sewer Overflows

Dec 19th, 2018

Rains in the Baltimore area on Saturday, December 15 and Sunday, December 16, contributed to sanitary sewer overflows of about 20 million gallons of stormwater mixed with sewer water.

DPW’s Back in the Community: Tuesday, Dec. 18

Dec 18th, 2018

Director Chow invites City residents to attend one of the three remaining “DPW in the Community” Meetings. The next community meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 18, at the Public Safety & Training Facility, 3500 W. Northern Parkway, Baltimore, Md. 21215. The meeting starts promptly at 6 p.m. and ends at 8 p.m.

Annual Consent Decree Public Meeting is Jan. 23, 2019

Dec 18th, 2018

The second annual public meeting to discuss Baltimore City’s Modified Consent Decree for the sewer collection system is set for Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019, at 1800 Washington Blvd.

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