Scavenging Recyclable Materials

Baltimore City Code art. 19, subtit. 44

in effect

Baltimore City Code, Article 19, § 44-1 “Scavenging” defined.

§ 44-1. “Scavenging” defined. “Scavenging” means removing recyclable materials from a designated recycling container or area without approval from the owner or operator of the recycling operation designated to recover and process the materials. (Ord. 91-665.)

Baltimore City Code, Article 19, § 44-2 Prohibited conduct.

§ 44-2. Prohibited conduct. It is unlawful for any person not authorized by the Director of Public Works to remove or cause to be removed, any materials separated for the purpose of recycling and set at curbside or other pick-up locations for collection by authorized collectors. (Ord. 15-435; Ord. 91-665.)

Baltimore City Code, Article 19, § 44-3 {Reserved}

Baltimore City Code, Article 19, § 44-4 Penalties.

§ 44-4. Penalties. Any person violating a provision of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not more than $500. (Ord. 91-665.)

Source: City of Baltimore Department of Legislative Reference, City of Baltimore Law Library (codes.baltimorecity.gov; Open Law Library bulk XML)URL: https://codes.baltimorecity.gov/us/md/cities/baltimore/code/19/44Fetched: 10/25/2026