Baltimore City Reopens Reedbird Recycling Drop-Off Center

The center will operate on a limited Saturday schedule starting April 11.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 10:34pm

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An extremely blurred and abstracted scene of people dropping off recycling bins at a city facility, with warm, hazy pools of light and color creating a soft, atmospheric mood.The limited reopening of Baltimore's Reedbird Recycling Drop-off Center provides residents with a convenient option for disposing of their trash and recyclables as the facility undergoes long-term upgrades.Baltimore Today

The Baltimore City Department of Public Works is reopening the Reedbird Recycling Drop-off Center on a limited Saturday schedule starting April 11. The center was closed temporarily last May for a major modernization project, and this extra day per week will give residents another option for recycling as long-term improvement efforts at the facility are underway.

Why it matters

The reopening of the Reedbird Recycling Drop-off Center provides an important recycling resource for Baltimore residents, especially as the city works to improve its recycling infrastructure and encourage more sustainable waste management practices.

The details

The Reedbird Recycling Drop-off Center will be open on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., accepting trash and recycling only. Large household appliances, food scraps, electronics, metals, textiles, and tires will not be accepted. Residents requiring full-service drop-off options are encouraged to visit other DPW locations, including the Sisson Street and Quarantine Road recycling centers.

  • The Reedbird Recycling Drop-off Center was closed temporarily last May for a major modernization project.
  • The center will reopen on a limited Saturday schedule starting April 11, 2026.

The players

Baltimore City Department of Public Works

The government agency responsible for managing the city's recycling and waste services, including the Reedbird Recycling Drop-off Center.

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What’s next

DPW will continue to provide updates as work progresses at the Reedbird facility.

The takeaway

The reopening of the Reedbird Recycling Drop-off Center is a positive step for Baltimore's efforts to improve its recycling infrastructure and provide more convenient options for residents to dispose of their waste responsibly.