Baltimore Residents asked to lend a hand with cleanup of breeze-blown debris

Something’s been blowing in the wind and it’s more than change. Public Works Director Alfred H. Foxx asked Baltimore City residents to assist city crews today in cleaning up the debris resulting from yesterday’s high winds. “The winds that swept through our area yesterday caused many problems including blowing trash along our streets and alleys. We have crews out today going to major problem areas and working with DOT and Recreation and Parks on medians and parks. We are also going to address business districts, corner cans, and dirty streets and alleys.”

Director Foxx emphasized the need for help from City residents. “We can’t do it alone. We are asking residents to help by just spending 15 minutes to a half an hour cleaning up in front and rear of their homes, including the gutter, and along the street. Make sure you put the trash in a trashcan and keep it for your next scheduled trash day.”

Residents can also assist by calling 311 to report problem areas, especially dirty streets and alleys. Many problems yesterday resulted from trash bags left on street corners. Baltimore City law requires the use of trashcans. Trash and recycling needs to be stored until the next regularly scheduled collection day.

Baltimore’s 311 telephone system operates from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week. Residents can report 311 concerns 24 hours a day, seven days a week on the web at www.baltimorecity.gov.