The Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) Director Khalil Zaied reminds residents that all DPW offices and sanitation yards will be CLOSED on New Year’s Day, Wednesday, January 1, 2025.

During the New Year’s Day closure, trash and recycling collection and street sweeping WILL NOT be conducted. Trash/Recycling Makeup Day: Saturday, January 4.

On New Year’s Day, the following DPW facilities will be closed to residents and haulers:

• Northwest Transfer Station, 5030 Reisterstown Road
• Quarantine Road Landfill, 6100 Quarantine Road
• Northwest Residential Recycling Center, 2840 Sisson Street
• Southwestern Residential Recycling Center, 701 Reedbird Avenue
• Eastern Residential Recycling Center, 6101 Bowleys Lane

Free Christmas Tree Mulching Services

DPW offers free Christmas tree mulching for Baltimore City residents until Saturday, February 1, 2025.

Location: Sisson Street Residential Recycling Center (2840 Sisson Street).

• Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
• Preparation: Please remove all ornaments, tinsel, and decorations before bringing your tree. Residents should also bring their bags or containers to collect mulch. 

Alternative Christmas Tree Disposal

Residents may also dispose of Christmas trees with weekly trash collections until Friday, February 7, 2025.

• Trees must be placed at the same location where your trash is collected.
• Preparation: Ensure all ornaments, tinsel, and decorations are removed.

311 Call Center Open on Holidays

The City's 311 call center will remain open on New Year’s Day and all other City-observed holidays.

• Service requests are accepted from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., seven days a week, 365 days a year.
• For water or sewer emergencies, Baltimore City residents can dial 311, while Baltimore County residents can call (443) 263-2220. Requests can be submitted online or through the Balt311 mobile app on Google Play or the Apple App Store.