Recent News

Trash Pickup - Outdoor Dining

Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) will provide corner can collection three times a day: in the early morning, around midday, and at night in the commercial areas where there are restaurants with outdoor dining. The Department will also provide proactive rat inspection and abatement in these areas. In Fells Point, the Waterfront Partnership will provide cleaning of nuisance litter along the streets and sidewalks in the business areas.

DPW Releases Draft Solid Waste Master Plan

The draft “Less Waste, Better Baltimore” Solid Waste Management Master Plan is now available online for public comment and review. The plan outlines a vision for improving solid waste diversion, recycling, and disposal in Baltimore City.

Residents May Experience Trash, Recycling Collection Delays

Baltimore City Department of Public Works  (DPW) Acting Director Matthew W. Garbark announced today that some residents may experience a delay in trash and recycling collections as DPW makes staffing modifications.

Now Available: 2019 Water Quality Report

Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) Acting Director Matthew W. Garbark today announced that DPW has published its 2019 Water Quality Report.  The report shows that the water that we provide to residential and commercial customers continues to meet or exceed regulatory standards.

REMINDER: Comments on Water Affordability Regulations Due on June 4

The Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) reminds residents and stakeholders that June 4, 2020, is the deadline to submit written comments on proposed rules and regulations to facilitate a key portion of the Water Accountability and Equity Act (WAEA). These draft regulations address customer service and support for water, wastewater, and storm water billing, and focus on resolving water billing disputes. 

Application for Qualitative Control Waiver

BGE Port Covington

DPW Announces June Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Days

Baltimore City Department of Public Works Acting Director Matthew W. Garbark has announced that the Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off event will occur as scheduled, on Friday and Saturday, June 5 and 6.  The event will be held from 9:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. on both days at the Sisson Street Drop-Off Center, located at 2840 Sisson Street. This event will be ONLY for Household Hazardous Waste disposal.  Bulk trash, single stream recycling, and other items will not be accepted.

City Holiday: Memorial Day, Monday, May 25

Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) Acting Director Matthew W. Garbark reminds Baltimore City residents that Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, is a City holiday. 

Application for Qualitative Control Waiver

3441 Fairfield Road

Application for Redevelopment Waiver

1500 Havenwood Road

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