Coverings and containers required.
Baltimore City Code, Health Code, § 7-301
in effect§ 7-301. Coverings and containers required.
(a) In general.
Every vehicle that transports waste on the streets of this City, including vehicles used by the City, must be equipped with adequate coverings and containers to prevent the spilling or dropping of any waste.
(b) Construction.
The vehicle and all waste containers must:
(1) be strong and tight;
(2) have sides high enough above the load that no part of the load can fall, leak, or spill; and
(3) be covered with heavy canvas or other substantial material.
(Ord. 99-548.)
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/7-301Fetched: 10/25/2026