Quarantine Road Landfill Resumes Normal Operations 

Tuesday Jul 21st, 2020

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Operations at the Baltimore City Department of Public Works’ (DPW) Quarantine Road Landfill have returned to normal, following temporary operational adjustments after an employee tested positive for COVID-19 last week.

  • Large haulers can now use the Landfill.
  • Small haulers and City residents may continue to drop off unwanted items and trash.

Quarantine Road Landfill employees who came in contact with the COVID-19- positive worker were tested by the Baltimore City Health Department and remain quarantined. To staff the Landfill, DPW is utilizing workers from other Bureau of Solid Waste facilities.

 

 

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