Default rule and exceptions
Baltimore DPW collects up to 3 bulk items per household for free once a month on a scheduled Saturday (call 311 at least 4 working days ahead); building materials, auto parts, paint/stain, and flammable/hazardous waste are not accepted.
| Party | What they are responsible for |
|---|---|
| City / sanitation | Baltimore City Department of Public Works collects up to 3 bulk items per household free of charge once a month on a scheduled Saturday, after a 311 request made at least 4 working days ahead. |
| Property owner | Resident must call 311 at least 4 working days in advance and must separately dispose of building materials, auto parts, paint/stain, and flammable/hazardous waste. |
| Exceptions | Building materials such as sheetrock, siding, wood pieces, or roofing; Auto parts and pieces; Paint or stain; Flammable or hazardous waste |
What the source says
Last verified against the primary source on Sep 21, 2026.
City of Baltimore residents can put out up to 3 bulk items for trash collection each month. Bulk trash collection is scheduled for a specific Saturday every month.
We do not pick up the following: Building materials such as sheetrock, siding, wood pieces, or roofing Auto parts and pieces Paint or stain Flammable or hazardous waste
Bulk trash collection is scheduled for a specific Saturday every month. Call 311 to find out your bulk trash day ... Please call us 4 or more working days before your scheduled Saturday collection date.
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Common questions
Who pays for bulk trash / junk removal in Baltimore, MD?
The city / utility. Baltimore City Department of Public Works collects up to 3 bulk items per household free of charge once a month on a scheduled Saturday, after a 311 request made at least 4 working days ahead.
Are there exceptions in Baltimore, MD?
Building materials such as sheetrock, siding, wood pieces, or roofing; Auto parts and pieces; Paint or stain; Flammable or hazardous waste
What is this based on for Baltimore, MD?
This verdict is sourced to Bulk Trash Pickup and Large Item Removal and 3 sources in total, each independently re-checked before publication.
Sources
- Bulk Trash Pickup and Large Item Removalofficial-guide · verified-primary · accessed 2026-09-13
- Bulk Trash Pickup and Large Item Removal (exclusions)official-guide · verified-primary · accessed 2026-09-13
- What to Know About Bulk Trash Removalofficial-guide · verified-primary · accessed 2026-09-27
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