Who says spring cleaning only takes place indoors? Come outside and join Baltimore City’s Mayor Brandon M. Scott for the Mayor’s Annual Spring Cleanup and Day of Service, happening on Saturday, April 25, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Scott, along with the Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW), Baltimore City Department of Transportation (DOT), and the Mayor’s Office of Community Affairs invite residents to be part of this yearly citywide effort to beautify neighborhoods and build community pride. Individuals, volunteer groups, and community groups can register now by calling 3-1-1 or visiting the mayor’s Spring Cleanup page.
“Cleanup days are my favorite days of the year, because they’re an opportunity for all of us to come together and take pride in our neighborhoods,” Scott said in a statement. “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.”
“The Mayor’s Spring Cleanup underscores the critical role that collaboration plays in building clean, healthy neighborhoods,” DPW director Matthew Garbark said in a statement. “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.”
HOW TO REGISTER AND PARTICIPATE
Individuals and groups are encouraged to register now, as the registration period ends on April 18, 2026. In addition to calling 311 or visiting the mayor’s Spring Cleanup page, people can register online at the 311 website. Groups and businesses can also sponsor a predetermined mayoral site location – providing volunteers and/or snacks for that location – by filling out a sponsorship form ahead of time.
Communities and residents who register their plans to participate can request debris removal when they register. City trucks will be scheduled to visit designated locations on cleanup day, with bags of trash picked up after 1 p.m. Individual residents participating are encouraged to register and ensure their bags are placed out with their regular trash collection.
Residents who sign up for individual or blockwide cleaning can receive up to five Spring Cleanup bags. Community groups and neighborhood associations that register in advance can request up to 50 bags. Those registered for the Spring Cleanup can pick up their bags from now until April 20 at these locations:
- 2840 Sisson St., 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Monday through Saturday
- 111 Kane St., 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Monday through Friday
Participants must provide a service request number when picking up their bags. If residents choose to dispose of the trash they collect at the Residential Drop-Off Centers, they must adhere to the centers’ guidelines, which do not allow commercial vehicles. During the cleanup event, DPW will not collect bulk trash or roll-off dumpsters.
LEARNING HOURS AND BILLS CREDIT
Students who participate in the Mayor’s Spring Cleanup Day can earn service-learning hours for their time and effort. To receive up to four hours’ credit, students in grades 3 through 12 must participate in a cleaning or greening activity organized by the Department of Public Works, a school, a 311-registered volunteer group or an approved organization. To request a Service-Learning Verification Form, contact Keita Wells by emailing her at Keita.Wells@baltimorecity.gov.
Adults can benefit from their participation, as well. Residents can earn a stormwater fee credit by participating in a registered Volunteer Community Cleanup. To be eligible, they must register volunteer cleanup with 311. Those who register will get a Stormwater Fee Credit application and certificate at the email or mailing address listed on the Volunteer Registration Form. Volunteers will receive a $10 credit for each certificate returned with their application. Volunteers can earn up to three certificates per year, for a maximum annual credit of $30 credit. For more information, visit the Stormwater Fee page on the DPW website or call (410) 361-9174 and ask for Watershed Planning and Partnerships.
