Baltimore DPW Recycling Drop-Off Centers Reopen After Winter Closures

Facilities were temporarily shut due to hazardous snow and ice conditions from recent storm.

Jan. 27, 2026 at 9:39pm

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Baltimore's Department of Public Works (DPW) has announced that its recycling drop-off centers will reopen on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, after being temporarily closed due to hazardous winter weather conditions. The Sisson Street, Bowleys Lane, Northwest Transfer Station, and Quarantine Road Sanitary Landfill locations will resume normal operations.

Why it matters

The temporary closures of these recycling drop-off centers impacted Baltimore residents' ability to properly dispose of recyclable materials during the recent winter storm. The reopening of these facilities is important for maintaining the city's recycling program and reducing waste sent to landfills.

The details

The DPW recycling drop-off centers were closed due to dangerous snow and ice conditions that made it unsafe for both staff and residents to access the facilities. Now that the winter weather has subsided, the DPW has worked to clear the sites and restore normal operations at the Sisson Street, Bowleys Lane, Northwest Transfer Station, and Quarantine Road Sanitary Landfill locations.

  • The recycling drop-off centers were temporarily closed due to the recent winter storm.
  • The facilities will reopen on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.

The players

Baltimore Department of Public Works (DPW)

The municipal agency responsible for managing Baltimore's recycling and waste disposal services.

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The takeaway

The reopening of Baltimore's recycling drop-off centers is an important step in restoring the city's recycling program after the disruptions caused by the recent winter storm. This will allow residents to resume properly disposing of their recyclable materials and reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills.