Haulers’ Duties

Baltimore City Code div. Health Code, tit. 7, subtit. 2, pt. IV

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Baltimore City Code, Health Code, § 7-218 Identification of vehicles.

§ 7-218. Identification of vehicles. (a) In general. (1) Except as specified in subsection (b) of this section, every vehicle used by a hauler to collect, transport, or dispose of waste must be identified as specified in this subsection. (2) The name and business telephone number of the hauler must be displayed: (i) on both sides of the vehicle; and (ii) in lettering that: (A) conspicuously contrasts with its background; and (B) is of a size, shape, and color to be readily legible, during daylight hours, from a distance of 50 feet while the vehicle is stationary. (3) The required display may be on removable devices. (b) Small haulers. Every vehicle used by a small hauler must have its license displayed inside the vehicle in a way that is visible at all times from outside the vehicle. (Ord. 99-548.)

Baltimore City Code, Health Code, § 7-219 Identification of containers.

§ 7-219. Identification of containers. (a) In general. Each waste container that has a capacity of 2 cubic yards or more must be labeled with: (1) the name of the licensee; and (2) an identification number assigned by the Commissioner. (b) Form. The label must be: (1) on the outside of the container; and (2) in permanent lettering that is: (i) plainly distinguishable; and (ii) at least 3 inches high. (Ord. 99-548.)

Baltimore City Code, Health Code, § 7-220 Sanitation requirements.

§ 7-220. Sanitation requirements. (a) Preventing spills. Each licensee must: (1) comply with the requirements of Subtitle 3 {“Transporting Waste”} of this title; (2) cover or tie down all solid waste being transported on an open-type vehicle so as to prevent spillage; and (3) take all other action necessary to prevent leakage or loss of any waste from either containers or vehicles. (b) Cleaning vehicles. Each vehicle used to collect, transport, or dispose of waste must be maintained in a clean condition that minimizes odors and prevents insect and rodent breeding. (Ord. 99-548.)

Baltimore City Code, Health Code, § 7-221 Hours of collection.

§ 7-221. Hours of collection. (a) In general. Except as specified in subsection (b) of this section, no hauler or any other person may collect solid waste in the City at any time before 7 a.m. or after 11 p.m. on any day, weekends and legal holidays included. (b) Nonresidential areas. A licensed hauler may collect solid waste at any time from a business, commercial, industrial, institutional, or other nonresidential use structure as long as no residential structure is within 300 feet of any collection point. (c) Emergency waivers. The Commissioner may waive the requirements of this section in the event of a civil emergency. (Ord. 08-079; Ord. 99-548.)

Baltimore City Code, Health Code, § 7-222 Daily log.

§ 7-222. Daily log. (a) Driver to keep. The driver of any vehicle being used under a hauler’s license must keep a daily log that includes, for each collection of solid waste: (1) the location from which the waste is collected; (2) the general nature of the solid waste; (3) the name of the customer from whom the waste is collected; and (4) when, where, and how the waste was disposed of. (b) Inspection. The licensee must permit the Commissioner to inspect this log at any time during regular business hours. (Ord. 99-548.)

Baltimore City Code, Health Code, §§ 7-223 to 7-224 {Reserved}

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/health/7/2/IVFetched: 10/25/2026