Plain Text Law

Subtitle 3 – Transporting Waste

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 § 7-301 (2026)

§ 7-301 Coverings and containers required.Copy Citation

(a)In general.
Every vehicle that transports waste on the streets of this City, including vehicles used by the City, must be equipped with adequate coverings and containers to prevent the spilling or dropping of any waste.
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(b)Construction.
The vehicle and all waste containers must:
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(1)
be strong and tight;
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(2)
have sides high enough above the load that no part of the load can fall, leak, or spill; and
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(3)
be covered with heavy canvas or other substantial material.
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History: Ord. 99-548
Balt., Md., Code § 7-302 (2026)

§ 7-302 Loading and care.Copy Citation

(a)In general.
No person may allow any vehicle or container to be so fully loaded, in such bad repair, of such faulty construction, or so improperly operated that any waste can fall, leak, or spill.
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(b)Care by drivers, etc.
No person driving, loading, unloading, or cleaning any vehicle or container used to carry waste may do so or permit any other person to do so in any way that is needlessly offensive or filthy in respect to any person or property.
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History: Ord. 99-548
Balt., Md., Code § 7-303 (2026)

§ 7-303 Noncommercial vehicles.Copy Citation

The owner of every noncommercial vehicle used to carry any waste or any sand, dirt, gravel, loam, earth, fertilizer, filth, stone, brick, or coal must keep the load in a tight and secure condition so that no part of the load can fall, leak, or spill.
History: Ord. 99-548
Balt., Md., Code § 7-304 (2026)

§ 7-304 Replacement of spills.Copy Citation

If any material falls, leaks, or spills from a vehicle or container, the individual operating the vehicle or in charge of the container must immediately stop and remove and secure the fallen, leaked, or spilled material.
History: Ord. 99-548
Balt., Md., Code § 7-305 to 7-306 (2026)

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Reserved
Balt., Md., Code § 7-307 (2026)

§ 7-307 Penalties: $500.Copy Citation

Any person who violates any provision of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to a fine of not more than $500 for each offense.
History: Ord. 99-548