Your taxes pay for a number of city services. The City of Baltimore has implemented a new one call number "311" for all city services. Please call 311 to get help with specific neighborhood issues.

The following merchants are members of the Canton Community Association.

Direct telephone numbers to some city departments:

• Street Lights

  410.396.5965
  (The department promises a response within 48 hours)

• Abandoned Vehicles

  410.396.1944
  (Provide a description of vehicle and its location. City promises action within 48 hours)

• Bulk Trash

  410.361.9333
  (Includes old appliances, boxes, furniture and up to four tires with the rims removed – No building materials! Clearly mark the items as BULK TRASH.) You must contact them to arrange pickup.

• Clogged Street Drain

  410.396.5352

• Potholes

  410.POT.HOLE
  (The Director of the Department of Public Works promises action within 48 hours)

• Rat Rubout Program

  410.545.1916 / 410.545.1919

• Street & Alley Cleaning

  410.396.4515

• Public Works

  410.396.5352

• After Hours Liquor Establishment Complaint Hotline

  410.545.6360 (7pm - 3 am)

If the number you are seeking is not listed above, call the City Switchboard at 410-396-3100 and your call will be directed to the appropriate department.

• The City of Baltimore
• Baltimore Police Department
• Southeastern District Police Community Relations Council
• Operation Crime Watch
• Baltimore City State Attorney's Office
• Maryland Attorney General's Office
• Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice
• Baltimore City's Legislative Reference
• Baltimore Neighborhood Indicators Alliance

(The Vital Signs Report  has been updated so that we can get the most accurate and reliable Vital Signs that begin to measure progress toward long-term neighborhood outcomes for strong Baltimore City neighborhoods and a vital Baltimore City over time!)