Frequently Requested Phone Numbers
| Baltimore County General Information & Referral |
410-887-0000 |
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Animals Licenses |
410-887-2594 |
| Animal Control |
410-887-5961 |
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Consumer Protection |
410-528-8662 |
| Education Information |
410-887-5555 |
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Education Planning |
410-887-4215 |
| Employment & Training |
410-887-2008 |
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Fire Department : Information |
410-887-4500 |
| Police Department: Information |
410-887-2222 |
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Recreation & Parks |
410-887-3871 |
| Refuse Collection : Bulk |
410-887-2000 |
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Recycling |
410-887-2000 |
| Roads & Streets Maintenance |
410-887-3560 |
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Social Services |
410-887-2800 |
| Water : Drinking Water |
410-396-5352 |
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Building Permits |
410-887-3900 |
| Environmental Concerns |
410-887-3733 |
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Special Permits & Licenses |
410-887-3616 |
| Traffic Engineering |
410-887-3554 |
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Zoning : Information |
410-887-3391 |
Recycling Information - What You Need to Know
Effective October 2005, recyclable bottles and cans may be placed out for collection in open-top bins (such as laundry baskets and plastic storage bins) or in see-through, plastic bags (blue, clear, tan, etc.). However, still no trash containers (to avoid confusion with medical and hazardous waste.
By accepting loose bottles and cans in open-top bins and in a broader range of plastic bags, the County hopes even more citizens will participate in the recycling program. Blue plastic bags, such as those provided by supermarkets for many years, remain a perfectly acceptable option for placing out bottles and cans for collection. Residents who want to continue using blue bags are free to do so. The County is increasing the number of options for bottle and can recycling, not limiting them.
For further information, call the County’s customer service line at 410-887-2000 or e-mail them at recycle@co.ba.md.us.
For a recycling and trash collection schedule, please request one at the following web site: Baltimore County DPW Web Site.
Missed Trash Pickup Information
They didn’t take everything you put out? Wonder why? From the Baltimore County web site is a list of possible reasons why your trash, recycling, or yard materials may not have been collected:
- Your trash container had a filled weight of more than 50 pounds.
- Your trash container has a capacity greater than 32 gallons.
- Your trash container had wheels.
- Your trash container is secured or fastened with rope, wire, chains, springs, hinges, or by other means.
- Your refuse/recycling was not placed out the night before.
- Branches and limbs were not tied in bundles weighing 30 pounds or less.
- Branches and limbs were wider than 3 inches and longer than 3 feet.
- Your recycling or yard material was in a trashcan.
- Your yard material was mixed with trash.
- Your materials were set out on the wrong day.
Collection Note: Recyclable bottles & cans must be placed out for collection in open-top bins (such as laundry baskets and storage bins) OR in see-through plastic bags (blue, clear, tan, white, etc.). No trash containers and no red/pink or yellow bags.
Collection Note: Recyclable mixed paper must be placed out for collection in paper bags, cardboard boxes, or tied with non-plastic string. The bags, boxes, or bundles may be placed out in open-top bins. No paper in plastic bags (even if it's raining!) and no trash containers.
For more information, please call 410-887-2000.