Get Involved: Help Keep Baltimore Clean and Green

There are many ways you can help make your community better! By participating in DPW programs, you can support our efforts to reduce litter, recycle more, and create a cleaner, healthier city.

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Join the B'more Love Volunteer Network

Together, we can make a difference! Join the DPW Volunteer Network to help reduce litter, prevent illegal dumping, and support beautification efforts.

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Eco-Warriors of the Future School Competition

Baltimore City schools (K-12) can take part in the Eco-Warriors of the Future Competition, helping make our city cleaner and greener.

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Resident Advisory Council

Join the Resident Advisory Council to help DPW understand what residents need. This group helps us create better solutions for all.

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Business Initiatives

A large white garbage truck with "Keep it clean, Baltimore" written on the side is driving through a residential neighborhood. The truck has the Baltimore Department of Public Works (DPW) logo and features a green and white design with recycling arrows. A sanitation worker wearing a bright yellow safety vest walks alongside the truck, while trees and rowhouses line the street in the background.

Report Your Waste & Recycling

Businesses and buildings that don’t get city trash pickup need to report their waste and recycling yearly. This helps Baltimore reach its recycling goals!

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Volunteer With DPW

The DPW Volunteer Network creates opportunities to help the community with important issues such as, litter, illegal dumping, and recycling. This helps encourage people to speak up for their communities, keep neighborhoods clean and beautiful, plant trees and gardens, teach others, and give young people a chance to learn by helping out.

Find Out How You Can Help