Baltimore Residents Encouraged to Join Mayor Scott in Citywide Spring Cleanup

Annual event aims to beautify neighborhoods and earn service-learning hours for students

Mar. 21, 2026 at 11:53pm

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Baltimore City's annual Spring Cleanup and Day of Service is scheduled for Saturday, April 25, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mayor Brandon M. Scott is encouraging all residents to participate in this citywide effort to tidy up neighborhoods as warmer weather approaches. Registration is open from March 16 to April 18 for residents, volunteer groups, and community associations looking to beautify their areas. Participants can earn service-learning hours and stormwater fee credits for their contributions.

Why it matters

The Spring Cleanup underscores the importance of community collaboration in building clean, healthy neighborhoods. When residents, volunteers, and city employees work together, they can make a meaningful impact on the appearance and livability of Baltimore's communities. The event also provides valuable service-learning opportunities for students and incentives for homeowners to participate.

The details

During the cleanup, Mayor Scott and representatives from Baltimore City DPW, DOT, and the Mayor's Office of Community Affairs will be on hand to support the effort. Cleanup bags will be distributed at various locations from now until April 20, with residents able to receive up to five bags and community groups up to 50. Debris collection should be requested at the time of registration, and bags will be picked up at regular trash collection sites after 1 p.m. on the cleanup day.

  • The Spring Cleanup and Day of Service is scheduled for Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Registration for the event is open from March 16, 2026, to April 18, 2026.
  • Cleanup bags will be distributed from now until April 20, 2026.

The players

Mayor Brandon M. Scott

The mayor of Baltimore City who is encouraging all residents to participate in the citywide Spring Cleanup.

Matthew Garbark

The director of the Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW), which is supporting the Spring Cleanup effort.

Keita Wells

An employee in the Mayor's Office of Community Affairs who can provide service-learning verification forms for participating students.

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What they’re saying

“The Spring Cleanup helps us make Baltimore cleaner, greener, and more beautiful as we prepare for warmer weather. I encourage residents in every neighborhood to roll up your sleeves and join your neighbors in this citywide effort.”

— Mayor Brandon M. Scott

“The Mayor's Spring Cleanup underscores the critical role that collaboration plays in building clean, healthy neighborhoods. When residents, volunteers, and City employees work side by side, we strengthen not only our communities but also the relationships that support them year-round. This initiative reflects our ongoing commitment to neighborhood engagement and demonstrates the meaningful impact we can make when Baltimore comes together with a shared commitment to keeping our city clean.”

— Matthew Garbark, DPW Director

What’s next

Residents interested in sponsoring their neighborhood for a predetermined mayoral site should complete the DPW sponsorship form. Students in grades 3 through 12 who participate in the cleanup can request a Service-learning Verification Form from Keita Wells to earn up to four service-learning hours.

The takeaway

The Spring Cleanup is an important annual event that brings Baltimore's residents, community groups, and city officials together to beautify neighborhoods and strengthen the relationships that support clean and healthy communities year-round. By participating, residents can earn incentives like stormwater fee credits while also contributing to the continued cultivation of Baltimore City.