Baltimore, Maryland resident guide
Baltimore trash, recycling & bulk pickup
Find regular trash and recycling information alongside bulky-item schedules, set-out rules, accepted items, and holiday changes.
Official source links checked on August 27, 2026.
Regular household service
Trash and recycling service
Start here for the recurring household collections residents use most often.
Baltimore's regular trash schedule depends on the address and city route.
Use Baltimore's official schedule for the property's recycling day and any current service changes.
Need it gone before the city service?
Compare independent pickup when the local date is too far away or an item is excluded.
Start here
Schedule Baltimore service
Use Baltimore 311 or call 311 to request the next available bulk date and confirm the current item allowance for the property.
City rules at a glance
Local limits before set-out
Baltimore City collects eligible bulk items from residential properties after the resident schedules a monthly appointment through 311.
Use Baltimore 311 or call 311 to request the next available bulk date and confirm the current item allowance for the property.
Bulk service is scheduled monthly by residential location; current item limits are confirmed with the appointment.
Place only the confirmed items at the normal collection point during the approved set-out window, clear of sidewalks, alleys, and city carts.
Local detail that matters
What makes Baltimore service different
Baltimore's program is appointment-based. An item that is normally eligible can still be treated as illegal set-out when it appears without a confirmed request.
Item guidance
What may go in the bulky-item pile
Accepted examples
Eligible furniture, mattresses, and other household bulk approved by Baltimore 311.
Not accepted
Construction and demolition debris, hazardous waste, commercial material, and unscheduled piles.
Holiday collectionBaltimore holiday collection guidancePublished city guidance
Baltimore holiday and weather operations can alter collection; confirm through 311 or Public Works.
TrashDayFinder does not fill this section with assumed federal-holiday dates. A specific delay or makeup date will appear after it is confirmed in published local guidance.
Common questions
Baltimore collection FAQ
Can I place Baltimore bulk out without calling?
No. Schedule through Baltimore 311 and follow the confirmed set-out window.
Does Baltimore bulk collection take renovation debris?
No. Construction and demolition material is excluded from residential bulk collection.
Sources used for this guide
Official supporting information
TrashDayFinder used these public sources to prepare the resident guidance above. They were checked on August 27, 2026 and are provided here as evidence.