by Neil SeldmanJul 6, 2021
Rx for Baltimore recycling: New thinking, not shiny new carts
Much of what residents now put out for recycling is so contaminated that it winds up at the incinerator anyway. But it doesn’t have to be that way. [OP-ED]
Environment
Special SeriesJun 20, 2021
Bill calls for study of expanding Baltimore’s sewage backup reimbursement program
Thousands of residents experience sewage overflows thanks to the city’s aging infrastructure, but few ever get help with the clean up.
Mar 1, 2021
Roland Park foundation launches drive to purchase land for new city park
Up for grabs: one of the largest private open spaces left in north Baltimore.
Feb 15, 2021
Baltimore will spend over $5 million to give out free recycling carts
With funding partly coming from a consortium of solid waste producers, the program is expected to kick off this spring.
Nov 4, 2020
Incinerator foes sue Baltimore as Young prevails with 3-2 vote for new contract
Requesting a temporary restraining order, opponents argue the city should have sought bids by companies supplying cleaner waste diversion technologies.
Nov 2, 2020
Infuriating opponents, Young moves forward with BRESCO incinerator contract
Skipping over a promised public hearing and City Council briefing, Young puts the controversial 10-year contract extension on the Board of Estimates agenda for Wednesday.
Older Stories
Oct 27, 2019
The Herring Run sewer stack “blows” again
Oct 15, 2019