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City Services

Why Is It Taking So Long to Get My Trash or Recycling Bin?

Getting a trash or recycling bin in Baltimore City should be straightforward: contact 311, request a bin, and have it delivered. But some residents have faced missing paperwork, supply shortages, and long waits.

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