Early Recycling Collection for South Baltimore During Grand Prix Race

Tuesday Aug 21st, 2012

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The Grand Prix of Baltimore, presented by SRT, will be a major
motorsports event in the streets of the Baltimore, running from the
historic Inner Harbor to Camden Yard, Labor Day weekend, August 31 -
Sept.2, 2012. Because of the expected heavy traffic conditions during
the race, DPW’s Solid Waste crews will start recycling pickups in the
South Baltimore area prior to the regular 6 a.m. set out time...

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