Baltimore DPW Begins Leaf Collection, Urges Use of Paper Bags
Baltimore DPW has begun leaf collection and is urging homeowners to use brown paper bags.
Baltimore, MD, October 23, 2026 —
Baltimore DPW has begun leaf collection and is urging homeowners to use brown paper bags. The announcement identifies the start of the collection effort and the agency’s request to residents, but does not provide additional operational details.
The information provided does not specify when collection began, how long it will continue, which neighborhoods or streets are included, or whether collection follows a particular schedule. It also does not explain how residents should place the bags for pickup or whether other methods of setting out leaves are accepted.
The agency’s message, as described, is specifically an urging for homeowners to use brown paper bags. No reason for the request was provided, and no details were given about bag requirements, collection limits, or what residents should do if they have leaves that cannot be placed in bags.
Further details about the program, including pickup dates and service areas, were not included in the announcement summary. The contractor’s name, if any, was not provided. No comments from residents or agency representatives were included, and no information was supplied about changes to regular waste collection.
For now, the reported update is limited to the start of leaf collection and the request that homeowners use brown paper bags. The available information does not establish additional rules or timelines for the service.
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