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Bulk Trash & Large-Item Pickup in Baltimore

Confirm when large items are collected, what needs an appointment, and how to prepare your pickup.

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In Baltimore City, bulk trash is collected by appointment once per month with a three-item limit. Book through 311, set items at your regular pickup spot, and avoid placing construction debris. Check DPW's delay page for holiday or weather changes.

Service type

appointment

One bulk collection day per month per area; schedule via 311; set items where trash is normally collected and mark as bulk collection.

Limits

Maximum of three items per appointment with one appointment per month; place items at the normal collection point and clearly label them for bulk pickup.

Fees: Free curbside bulk collection for residents; drop-off centers are available for additional materials.

Appointment or request

Request pickup online

Submit requests before placing items curbside.

Illegal dumping

https://www.baltimorecity.gov/311

Report abandoned piles or improper dumping immediately.

Always confirm with the latest official notices or municipal postings before making plans.

Place items on the curb no more than 24 hours in advance and separate metal or hazardous items as required by your municipality.

What to put at the curb

Accepted items
Furniture, Appliances (white goods), Up to four tires (rims removed)
Not accepted
Construction and demolition debris, Sheetrock, siding, wood pieces, or roofing, Loose building materials
Holiday shifts
DPW posts delays and holiday impacts on its Collection and Service Delay page; check for updates.

Official service info

Source: Baltimore City DPW - Bulk Trash

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Pickup request template

Appointment request email

Hello Public Works, I'd like to arrange a bulk trash pickup at my address in Baltimore, Maryland. Your service is listed as "appointment" with this schedule: One bulk collection day per month per area; schedule via 311; set items where trash is normally collected and mark as bulk collection.. Accepted items: Furniture, Appliances (white goods), Up to four tires (rims removed). Not accepted: Construction and demolition debris, Sheetrock, siding, wood pieces, or roofing, Loose building materials. Please confirm the next available pickup window and any paperwork needed. Reference: https://www.cityrules.info/bulk-trash/united-states/maryland/baltimore

Frequently asked questions

Answers are summarized from the city bylaw for quick reference. For the full context, follow the official links below.

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