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Baltimore Moves Trash Pick-Ups to 5 A.M. for Safety

7/9/2025

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Baltimore's Department of Public Works is shifting trash and recycling pick-ups to 5 a.m. from July 8 to September 30, prioritizing worker safety amid extreme heat. This proactive measure, part of the Heat Illness Prevention Plan, comes after a tragic worker death in 2024 and adheres to updated state safety regulations.

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Story summary

Baltimore's Department of Public Works is shifting trash and recycling pick-ups to 5 a.m. from July 8 to September 30, prioritizing worker safety amid extreme heat. This proactive measure, part of the Heat Illness Prevention Plan, comes after a tragic worker death in 2024 and adheres to updated state safety regulations.