Recent News

City of Baltimore to Observe the July Fourth Holiday, Tuesday, July 4 DPW Offices, Sanitation Yards Closed on Fourth of July

Jul 2nd, 2023

The Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) offices and sanitation yards will be closed on the Fourth of July, Tuesday, July 4 -- due to the City observance of the holiday. Trash and recycling WILL NOT BE COLLECTED on Tuesday, July 4. The make-up day for trash and recycling will be Saturday, July 8.

Cromwell Bridge Road Watermain Break Repairs Complete Partial Roadway Closures, Traffic Pattern Changes Still in Effect  

Jul 1st, 2023

The Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) has completed repairs on a 42-inch watermain located on Cromwell Bridge Road and Cowpens Avenue in the Towson area of Baltimore County. The two westbound lanes of Cromwell Bridge Road are now open and will operate as eastbound and westbound travel lanes.

Mayor Scott to Name Deputy DPW Director Richard J. Luna as Interim Director of the Department of Public Works

Jun 30th, 2023

Mayor Brandon M. Scott has announced that Deputy Director Richard J. Luna will serve as the Interim Director of the Department of Public Works (DPW), while the search for a permanent  Director continues. This appointment follows the June 30, 2023, departure of Director Jason W. Mitchell, Ed.D., and reflects Deputy Director Luna’s exceptional qualifications, expertise, and commitment to ensuring the efficient and reliable provisions of water, wastewater, solid waste, and recycling services without interruption

Stormwater Management Qualitative Control Waiver

Jun 29th, 2023

Stormwater Management Qualitative Control Waiver
Village at Cross Keys – Phase 1B
4950,5102 Falls Road and 100 Hamill Road, Baltimore, MD 21224

NOW AVAILABLE: DPW’s 2022 Water Quality Report

Jun 26th, 2023

Today, the Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) is announcing that its 2022 Water Quality Report is available online. This annual report provides Baltimore City and County residents with important information about where the City’s drinking water comes from, what chemicals it contains, and how it meets federal standards for tap water. 

DPW's Accepting Comments on Proposed Plan to Reduce Non-Tidal Harbor Watershed Pollution

Jun 16th, 2023

Today, the Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) released a draft implementation plan for public comment, outlining the City’s proposed efforts to reduce sediment entering into the non-tidal portion of the Baltimore Harbor watershed. This proposed plan presents the City’s approach to addressing the Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for sediment in the non-tidal Baltimore Harbor watershed, established by the U.S.  Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This implementation plan is a requirement of the City’s Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit.

DPW Offices, Sanitation Yards Closed on Juneteenth, Monday June 19

Jun 14th, 2023

Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) Director Jason W. Mitchell reminds residents that Juneteenth is Monday, June 19, 2023, and is a City holiday. DPW offices and sanitation yards will be CLOSED.

Weekly trash and recycling collections are NOT impacted by the Juneteenth closure. Monday is not a scheduled curbside trash or recycling collection day.

PUBLIC NOTICE: 5529 Ritter Avenue - Application for Qualitative Control Waiver

Jun 13th, 2023

5529 Ritter Avenue Baltimore City, Maryland

PUBLIC NOTICE: Wheelabrator Trailer Parking Pad - Application for Qualitative Control Waiver

Jun 12th, 2023

Wheelabrator Trailer Parking Pad
1801 Annapolis Road
Baltimore City, Maryland

PUBLIC NOTICE: PERKINS HOMES PHASE III BLOCK E - Application for Redevelopment Waiver

Jun 7th, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICE
PERKINS  HOMES PHASE III BLOCK E
Demolition and Site Preparation
1600 Bank Street
Baltimore City, Maryland

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