Don't Miss Out - Sign Up by April 24 for Mayor Catherine E. Pugh’s Spring Cleanup

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Now is your opportunity to join the 235 communities that have already signed up for Mayor Catherine E. Pugh’s Spring Cleanup. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, April 29, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This is Baltimore City's 18th annual spring cleaning event, which encourages neighbors from throughout the City to work together to sweep, rake, and plant.

Neighborhoods and other organized groups can participate by calling 311 now through Monday, April 24, 2017, to register. Registrants will need to provide their cleanup location(s) and anticipated numbers of participants when they call. Registered communities will receive bags to help with their cleanup efforts. City residents participating in the Mayor’s Spring Cleanup can earn credits toward their stormwater fee.  

Groups that have already signed up can pick up bags and stormwater credit applications at 111 Kane Street, Monday - Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., or at 2840 Sisson Street, Monday - Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

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