Department of Public Works Offices, Sanitation Yards Closed in Observance of Presidents Day

Thursday Feb 15th, 2024

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In observance of Presidents Day, Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) Interim Director Richard J. Luna reminds residents that DPW offices and Sanitation Yards will be closed on Monday, Feb. 19.

The holiday closure will NOT impact residential trash and recycling collections during the week of Feb. 19. 

The following DPW sanitation yards will be CLOSED to residents and haulers:  

  • Northwest Transfer Station, 5030 Reisterstown Road
  • Quarantine Road Landfill, 6100 Quarantine Road
  • Northwest Residential Drop-off Center, 2840 Sisson St.
  • Southwestern Residential Drop-off Center, 701 Reedbird Ave.
  • Eastern Residential Drop-off Center, 6101 Bowleys Lane

Mechanical street sweeping WILL NOT be in effect. 

The City’s 311 call center is OPEN on Presidents Day and all other City-observed holidays. The 311 call center stands ready to take service requests from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week, 365 days a year.

DPW reminds residents and water customers to report water/sewer emergencies to the City’s 311 call center. To report a water/sewer emergency, such as a water main break, Baltimore City residents can dial 311, and Baltimore County residents can call (443) 263-2220. Requests can also be submitted online or through the Balt311 mobile app, from Google Play for Android users or the Apple App Store for iOS users.

 

 

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