Alley Trash Pickup Resumes This Week

Baltimore City Department of Public Works press release:

Service Alert (2/10/2026): Trash and Recycling Collection Returns to Normal Operations on Tuesday, February 10

The Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) will resume standard rear-alley trash and recycling collection beginning Tuesday, February 10, 2026.

“Thank you to residents for their patience and cooperation as we recover from last month’s snowstorm and the prolonged below-freezing temperatures that continued to create icy conditions,” said DPW Director Matthew Garbark. “This week, we are returning our crews to normal operations and restoring regular service for our customers.”

What Residents Need to Know

• Collection days are not changing
• Routes begin at 6:00 a.m.
• Please set materials out by 6:00 a.m. on your collection day or place them out after 6:00 p.m. the evening before.

Residents should report any missed trash or recycling collection by calling 311 or visiting the 311 website.