The Baltimore City Department of Public Works will not suspend waste collection amid the extreme heat this week, but instead told The Baltimore Sun it has established safety guidelines for workers.

A LITTLE BIT OF EXTRA TIME TO GET TO YOUR STOP. AND THE WEATHER FORCED METRO PUBLIC WORKS TO CANCEL TRASH PICKUP LAST WEEK. IT WILL START BACK UP THIS WEEK WITH A FEW GUIDELINES. NOW CREWS WILL BE ...

It smells, it’s expensive, and it’s increasingly controversial. Garbage is a hot issue in the Baton Rouge area, as parishes cut back on collection services and raise rates. But parish leaders say ...