Plain Text Law

Subtitle 4 – Receptacles on Collection Days

Current through 2026-07-17. Source: City of Balt., Md., Ord. 26-129. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.

Balt., Md., Code art. 23, § 4-1 (2026)

§ 4-1 General prohibition.Copy Citation

Except as specifically provided in this subtitle, no person may have, keep, or maintain on any street, lane, alley, sidewalk, or other public place in the City, any box, bin, barrel, or other receptacle for the reception of mixed refuse, litter, or rubbish of any sort.
History: Ord. 48-473
History: Ord. 99-548
History: Ord. 09-175
Balt., Md., Code art. 23, § 4-2 (2026)

§ 4-2 Placement for collection.Copy Citation

To facilitate the removal of mixed refuse on a designated collection day, the occupant of any premises may, at the time and in the manner specified in <cite data-path="|23">this article</cite> and the City <cite data-path="|building-codes|VII">Property Maintenance Code</cite>:
(1)
place suitable receptacles containing the mixed refuse on a sidewalk or along an alley:
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(i)
in the rear of the premises; or
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(ii)
if the rear is not accessible to the collection vehicle, in front or on the side of the premises; and
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(2)
allow the receptacles to remain until the mixed refuse has been collected.
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History: Ord. 48-473
History: Ord. 99-548
History: Ord. 09-175
Balt., Md., Code art. 23, § 4-3 (2026)

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Reserved
Balt., Md., Code art. 23, § 4-4 (2026)

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(a)In general.
Any person who violates a provision of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to a fine of not more than $1,000 or imprisonment for not more than 60 days or both fine and imprisonment for each offense.
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(b)Each day a separate offense.
Each day that a violation continues is a separate offense.
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History: Ord. 09-175