Trash & Recycling Collection Update: Week of February 1, 2026 DPW will begin a citywide alley clearing operation on Sunday, February 1, at 7:00 a.m., using heavy equipment to restore access. Clearing will follow the regular trash schedule, starting with Tuesday routes, and will continue daily as conditions allow. Recycling collection has resumed and will follow the normal schedule. If your trash or recycling is missed, call 311 or submit a service request online or through the 311 mobile app. Residential Recycling Centers remain open for drop-off. Street sweeping remains suspended.
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NOW AVAILABLE: 2024 Water Quality Report
DPW’s 2024 Water Quality Report is live on our website! Take a behind-the-scenes look at the people, processes, and precision that go into delivering Baltimore’s drinking water
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Temporary Trash & Recycling Service Update-Week of February 1, 2026
Due to the recent snowstorm, icy conditions, and forecasted freezing temperatures, the Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) is making a temporary change to trash and recycling collection to keep essential services moving safely.
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Baltimore Service Line Video Tutorial
Watch this short video to learn how to check your water service line material and report the results to the Baltimore Service Line Partnership.
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Community Pitch-In
Hosting a community cleanup? DPW has your back!
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Annual Calendar
The 2026 Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) Annual Calendar highlights the essential services, people, and programs that keep Baltimore clean, safe, and moving every day.
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