Department of Public Works (DPW) Solid Waste Management Administration will respond to residents’ questions regarding trash and debris collection and sandbag distribution during hurricane season on Wednesday, August 25, 2010, at 12 pm. DPW’s emergency preparedness officer also will provide tips and information to help keep residents safe and prevent water damage to their property

Residents can join or follow the discussion at dpw.dc.gov/livechat once the chat session begins.

This is the seventh in a series of monthly online chats with DPW Director William O. Howland Jr. and other DPW officials. Future topics will address Household Hazardous Waste, leaf collection, snow and other DPW operations.