DPW Service Changes

Wednesday Jan 22nd, 2014

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BALTIMORE, MD (January 21, 2014) – Director Alfred H. Foxx has announced that due to the extreme weather, Public Works’ services will be CANCELLLED Wednesday, Jan. 22.

  • Trash, recycling and bulk collections will not occur.  Make-up for trash and recycling is Saturday, Jan. 25. Bulk collections must be rescheduled by calling 311.
  • Mechanical street sweeping will NOT take place.
  • Citizen drop-off center WILL be open.

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