Heat Forces Early Shutdown of Trash and Recycling Services in Baltimore City

By BJLife Newsroom
Posted on 07/17/25 | News Source:

Baltimore, MD - July 17, 2025  - Due to today’s extreme heat, trash and recycling collections were stopped early at 4:30 p.m. and all DPW Recycling Centers closed at 5:00 p.m. to protect the health and safety of our crews.
Missed trash and recycling from today’s scheduled collection will be picked up Friday, July 18.

What to Do If Your Trash or Recycling Wasn’t Collected:
• Call 311 to report a missed pickup
• Keep materials in bins with lids
• Leave bins at the curb until collected