Recycling and Gift-Giving Go Hand-in-Hand This Holiday Season

Monday Dec 22nd, 2014

Green banner with DPW logo and text "Department of Public Works Press Release"

BALTIMORE, MD (December 22, 2014) - During this holiday season, the Baltimore City Department of Public Works reminds everyone that gift-giving and recycling can go hand-in-hand.

Here are a few holiday recycling hints.    

Wrap gifts in recycled or reused wrapping paper:
Also remember to save or recycle your used wrapping paper.  Give gifts that do not require much packaging, such as concert tickets or gift certificates.
Send recycled content greeting cards to reduce the amount of virgin paper used during the holidays.  Remember to recycle any paper cards you receive.  Send electronic greeting cards to reduce paper waste.

Buy rechargeable batteries:
About 40 percent of all battery sales occur during the holiday season.  Buy rechargeable batteries to accompany your electronic gifts, and consider giving a battery charger as well.  Rechargeable batteries reduce the amount of potentially harmful materials thrown away.  Remember, you can dispose of batteries during household hazardous waste drop-off days.  Check your 2015 DPW Calendar for dates and locations.

Buy gifts that are made of recycled materials:
Check product labels to determine an item’s recyclability and whether it is made from recycled materials.  Buying recycled encourages manufacturers to make more recycled-content products available. 

Happy Holidays!

For more information about recycling and e-cycling in Baltimore please go to:publicworks.baltimorecity.gov/Recycling.

Related Stories

The Department of Public Works is Now Accepting Public Comment on the Modified Sanitary Sewer Consent Decree Revised Operation and Maintenance Plan

The Modified Consent Decree Revised Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Plan has officially been released by the Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) and is available on the DPW website for review and comment in accordance with the Modified Sanitary Sewer Consent Decree (MCD). DPW will accept public comments pertaining to this document for 30 days, through November 16, 2024. Comments may be submitted directly to Michael.Shipman@baltimorecity.gov.

Baltimore City and County Submit Initial Water Service Line Inventory to MDE Part of a Nationwide Effort to Remove Lead Lines from Water Systems

On Tuesday, October 15, the Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) and the Baltimore County Department of Public Works and Transportation (DPWT) submitted their initial water service line inventory to the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE). This submission is part of a nationwide effort, led by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), to identify and eliminate lead and galvanized pipes from water distribution systems.

DPW is Now Accepting Public Comments on the Modified Sanitary Sewer Consent Decree Revised Emergency Response Plan 

The Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW)  has announced the release of its Revised Emergency Response Plan (ERP), a reference tool to be used by City personnel during a sanitary sewer overflow or reported building backup emergency. The Modified Sanitary Sewer Consent Decree (MCD) requires DPW to submit a revised Emergency Response Plan to protect the public health and welfare in the event of an unpermitted release, spill, or discharge of pollutants from the sewer collection system or in the event of a reported building backup.

Visit the Newsroom