Baltimore City Department of Public Works

Baltimore City Department of Public Works DPW provides drinking water to the Baltimore region, and trash, recycling service for City residents.

Our Vision
To be a strong proponent and protector of our environment and the health and vitality of our communities.

Hey Baltimore! Let’s chat about the importance of cleaning and drying our recycling. ‘Clean it’ is the first of our thre...
06/16/2026

Hey Baltimore! Let’s chat about the importance of cleaning and drying our recycling. ‘Clean it’ is the first of our three Cs. ♻️

Remember, recycling needs to be clean and dry to actually be recycled. The more we recycle, the less trash ends up in our landfills. Together, we can make a difference!

Clean it, contain it, curb it! 💚

🗣️Join us for an upcoming public information session on the Eastside Sustainability Complex! Sessions will be held on Ju...
06/15/2026

🗣️Join us for an upcoming public information session on the Eastside Sustainability Complex! Sessions will be held on July 21 & July 22 from 6-8p.m. for residents to learn about the planned improvements to the Bowley’s Lane drop-off and recycling center.

Come out to learn more, ask questions, and share your input. Your voice matters—be part of the conversation shaping this important project!

Click the link below to register! 🔗

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/eastside-sustainability-complex-public-info-session-bowleys-lane-tickets-1991704657245?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

🏗️ Own a construction business or thinking about starting one? We’ve got you covered!The DPW Small Business Development ...
06/15/2026

🏗️ Own a construction business or thinking about starting one? We’ve got you covered!

The DPW Small Business Development Training Program is designed to help small, minority, and women-owned businesses build the skills, knowledge, and connections needed to grow and succeed. 👏

👉 Apply by August 10, 2026: https://bit.ly/DPWSBDPAPPLICATION

06/13/2026

You’ve got two more hours to bring your shredding to our district!! Department of Public Works

🚨☀️ Due to today’s extreme heat, trash and recycling collections and street sweeping were stopped early.For those who di...
06/12/2026

🚨☀️ Due to today’s extreme heat, trash and recycling collections and street sweeping were stopped early.

For those who did not receive a collection today, residents should leave their bins at their collection points, and services will be completed tomorrow, Saturday, June 13.

DPW solid waste sites are also closed for the remainder of the day, including Residential Recycling Centers, Northwest Transfer Station, and Quarantine Road Landfill. Services will resume tomorrow.

👀 Notice graffiti? Call 311 or submit an online service request to report it! 📲Together, we can keep our community looki...
06/11/2026

👀 Notice graffiti? Call 311 or submit an online service request to report it! 📲

Together, we can keep our community looking its best!

🗂️ Ready to clear the clutter and recycle responsibly? Join DPW for our next Shred Day this Saturday, June 13, from 8 a....
06/10/2026

🗂️ Ready to clear the clutter and recycle responsibly? Join DPW for our next Shred Day this Saturday, June 13, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Johns Hopkins University at Eastern.

Residents can securely shred up to two 32-gallon bags of paper documents and take advantage of additional recycling opportunities, including electronics and textiles. Plus, BGE customers can receive up to $50 for recycling an old, working room air conditioner, mini fridge, or dehumidifier.

🚗 Stay in your car—our team will assist with quick and convenient drop-off. Shred it. Recycle it. Keep it out of the landfill. ♻️

06/09/2026

Today, Director Garbark, alongside city leaders, provided an update on the emergency response at the Patapsco Wastewater Treatment Plant.

First, our thoughts remain with the individuals impacted and their families. Their safety and well-being have been our primary focus from the moment we learned of this incident and continue to guide every aspect of our response. The safety of our employees, contractors, and everyone who works on behalf of DPW remains our constant focus.

At this time, water and wastewater services remain operational and have not been disrupted.

As multiple agencies continue their investigation, we are committed to sharing information that may impact the public while allowing investigators the time and space needed to determine exactly what occurred.

♻️ Let’s get recycling right, Baltimore! Follow the 3Cs to make a real impact.1️⃣ Clean it (empty, dry, and residue-free...
06/08/2026

♻️ Let’s get recycling right, Baltimore! Follow the 3Cs to make a real impact.

1️⃣ Clean it (empty, dry, and residue-free)
2️⃣ Contain it (no plastic bags—use a bin or box)
3️⃣ Curb it (out by 6AM on your collection day).

Doing it right helps keep our recycling stream strong and our city clean. 💙🌱 Not sure what to recycle, please use our recycle right tool using the link below! 🔗

https://www.baltimorecity.gov/publicworks/trash-recycling/recycle-right

Read the Spring 2026 edition of the DPW Small Business Development Training Program newsletter! 📰In this edition, you'll...
06/05/2026

Read the Spring 2026 edition of the DPW Small Business Development Training Program newsletter! 📰

In this edition, you'll gain updates on the DPW Unbundling Initiative and hear valuable insights from some of our graduates. 👏

Read it here 👉: https://bit.ly/sbdspring26newsletter

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Baltimore, MD
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Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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